India’s Thrilling Victory Over England in 2013 ICC Champions Trophy Final
On June 23, 2013, India secured their second ICC Champions Trophy title by defeating England in a closely contested final at Edgbaston. This victory was significant as it made MS Dhoni the only captain to have won all major white-ball trophies, including the ICC T20 World Cup (2007) and ICC Cricket World Cup (2011).
Match Highlights
In the semifinals, India defeated Sri Lanka, while England overcame South Africa. In the final, England won the toss and chose to bowl first. Due to rain, the match was reduced to 20 overs per side. India scored 129/7, with notable contributions from Virat Kohli (43), Shikhar Dhawan (31), and Ravindra Jadeja (33*).
England’s chase saw them restricted to 46/4 initially. However, a 64-run partnership between Eoin Morgan (33) and Ravi Bopara (30) brought them close. In the end, India’s bowlers, including Ishant Sharma, Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin, held their nerve to restrict England to 124/8, securing a five-run victory.
Top Performers
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Shikhar Dhawan | 363 runs in five matches, including two centuries |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 12 wickets and 80 runs in the tournament |
| Rohit Sharma | 177 runs in five matches |
| Virat Kohli | 176 runs in five matches |
| Ishant Sharma | 10 wickets in five matches |
This victory remains memorable for Indian fans, as the team reached the knockout stages of many ICC tournaments in subsequent years but did not win another trophy.
