Champions Trophy 2013 Points Table

The Champions trophy 2013 mega event was held in United Kingdom. It was one of the unique cricket event that amused the cricket lovers a lot.

Champions Trophy 2013 Points Table

There were total 8 cricket teams that participated in this cricket super tournament.

Group A

Team	Matches	Wins	Losses	No Result	Points	Net Run Rate (NRR)
England	3	2	1	0	4	+1.045
Sri Lanka	3	2	1	0	4	+0.269
New Zealand	3	1	1	1	3	-0.214
Australia	3	0	2	1	1	-0.726

Group B

Team	Matches	Wins	Losses	No Result	Points	Net Run Rate (NRR)
India	3	3	0	0	6	+0.954
South Africa	3	1	1	1	3	-0.325
West Indies	3	1	1	1	3	-0.075
Pakistan	3	0	3	0	0	-1.737

Highlights of CT 2013 Tournament

1. India and South Africa qualified for the 1st semi-final match from group B. In this match India defeated South Africa and qualified for Final match of the tournament.
2. England and Sri Lanka both qualified for the second semi-final of CT-2013 from group A.

India went on to win the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, defeating England in the final.

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Champions Trophy 2013 Key heighlights

The ICC Champions Trophy 2013 was the final edition of the tournament, held in England from June 6 to June 23, 2013. Here are some key highlights from the tournament:

1. India’s Triumph

• India emerged as the champions, defeating England in the final by 5 runs.
• The final was played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on June 23, 2013.
• India scored 129/7 in their 20 overs, and England fell short, ending their innings at 124/8.
• The match was a tense, low-scoring affair, with India holding their nerve in the final overs.
• Shikhar Dhawan was the standout performer for India in the tournament, winning the Player of the Series award.

2. England’s Position

• England’s chase in the final was marked by early wickets, but they fought hard. Jonathan Trott (20) and Eoin Morgan (33) tried to rebuild, but the required run rate was always climbing.
• James Tredwell played a valiant knock, scoring 44 runs, but it was not enough for England to cross the line.
• Ravichandran Ashwin and Shane Harwood were crucial in stifling the England chase, with Ashwin picking up a key wicket in the middle overs.

3. Main Highlights of Cricket Mega Events

• Shikhar Dhawan (India): Dhawan was in brilliant form, scoring 338 runs in the tournament, including two fifties and a century. He was instrumental in India’s success.
• Virat Kohli (India): Kohli scored 176 runs in the tournament and played crucial innings to guide India through the tough matches.
• Ravindra Jadeja (India): He provided key breakthroughs and finished the tournament with a match-winning performance in the final.
• Shane Harwood (Australia): Harwood’s impressive performances in the group stages helped Australia reach the semi-finals.

4. The Semi-Finals

• India vs. Sri Lanka: In the first semi-final, India triumphed over Sri Lanka in a rain-affected match. India’s bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to 102/9, and they chased it down comfortably with 6 wickets to spare.
• England vs. South Africa: The second semi-final was a thrilling encounter. South Africa managed only 175/8 in their 20 overs, and England chased it down with 3 wickets remaining in a dramatic finish.

5. Hurdles, Rain and Delays

• The weather played a role in the tournament, with rain causing delays in some of the matches. Several games had to be shortened, which led to thrilling finishes and the use of the Duckworth-Lewis method to calculate revised targets.

6. India’s Performance in Champions Trophy

• India had a balanced team, with a mix of experienced players like MS Dhoni, Virender Sehwag, and Ravichandran Ashwin, and younger talent such as Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli.
• India’s bowlers, including Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja, were crucial in restricting opposition teams.

7. Champions Trophy Final

• The 2013 ICC Champions Trophy marked the last edition of the tournament, as it was announced that the tournament would be replaced by the ICC World Test Championship and other global events.
• Despite the tournament’s end, it went out with a bang, with memorable matches and India’s dramatic win.

ChampionsTrophy 2013 Key Matches

The 2013 ICC Champions Trophy was held in England and Wales from June 6 to June 23, 2013. It was the final edition of the tournament before it was discontinued. Here are the key matches from the tournament:

1. India vs. South Africa

• Result: India won by 26 runs
• Key Moments:
  • India posted 331/3, thanks to a brilliant 102* from Shikhar Dhawan and an explosive 67 from Rohit Sharma.
  • South Africa fought hard but fell short, finishing at 305/4.
  • This match set the tone for India’s dominant performance in the tournament.

2. Pakistan vs. West Indies

• Result: West Indies won by 7 wickets
• Key Moments:
  • Pakistan posted 170/8, and the West Indies chased it down easily in 36.3 overs, with Chris Gayle playing a key role.
  • West Indies’ bowling attack restricted Pakistan, and their chase was dominated by Gayle and Simmons.

3. India vs. West Indies

• Result: India won by 102 runs (D/L method)
• Key Moments:
  • India posted a total of 233/1 in 36.4 overs, thanks to an unbeaten 102* by Shikhar Dhawan and an aggressive 51* from Rohit Sharma.
  • Rain interrupted West Indies’ chase, and they couldn’t keep up with the required rate, finishing at 96/3.

4. Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand

• Result: Sri Lanka won by 102 runs
• Key Moments:
  • Sri Lanka posted 298/4, led by a brilliant 119 from Kumar Sangakkara.
  • In reply, New Zealand could only manage 196 runs, with Lasith Malinga picking up 4 wickets.
  • This victory kept Sri Lanka on track to qualify for the semi-finals.

5. India vs. Pakistan

• Result: India won by 8 wickets
• Key Moments:
  • Pakistan was bowled out for just 165 runs, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ravichandran Ashwin taking key wickets.
  • India easily chased the target in 30.3 overs, with Virat Kohli scoring an unbeaten 51* and Shikhar Dhawan contributing 48.

6. Semi-final 1: India vs. Sri Lanka

• Result: India won by 102 runs (D/L method)
• Key Moments:
  • India posted 183/5 in 26.3 overs after rain affected the match.
  • Sri Lanka, chasing the revised target, fell short, finishing at 102/9 in 20 overs.
  • India dominated with both bat and ball in this rain-impacted semi-final.

7. Semi-final 2: England vs. South Africa

• Result: South Africa won by 7 runs
• Key Moments:
  • South Africa posted 175/9 in 26 overs due to rain interruptions.
  • England fell just short in their chase, finishing at 168/6, with the required rate proving too high in the rain-impacted match.
  • This win helped South Africa reach the final, despite their struggles with batting.

8. Final: India vs. England

• Result: India won by 5 runs
• Key Moments:
  • India posted a competitive total of 129/7 in 20 overs, with Ravi Jadeja playing a key role with the bat.
  • England came very close to chasing down the target, but they finished at 124/8 in 20 overs.
  • India’s bowlers, including Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, held their nerves in a thrilling final.