India were the best team in the ICC Champions Trophy, and against the elements and a dogged England side, desperate for their first ever major 50-over crown, M.S. Dhoni and his men in blue stood tall in the pressure moments to pull off a sensational victory.
Read full storyIndia continued their unstoppable march to the finals of the ICC Champions Trophy with a ridiculously easy eight-wicket semifinal win over Sri Lanka. The India bowlers, on a day that offered quite a bit of swing and seam movement, made full use of the conditions, grinding down the Sri Lankan batsmen to a mere 181 for eight in 50 overs. The chase was a foregone conclusion, with Dhawan and Kohli leading the charge.
Read full storyEngland sealed a place in the finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 with the easiest of seven-wicket wins over South Africa, who again choked when it came to the big occasion. Asked to bat first, South Africa, with the "chokers" albatross hanging around their shoulders, had a disastrous outing.
Read full storySri Lanka set a semifinal date with India after seeing off the rather weak challenge of Australia in their ICC Champions Trophy game. On a day when rain finally decided to take a backseat at The Oval, Sri Lanka, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten 84 (81b, 11x4) from Mahela Jayawardene, posted 253 for eight from their 50 overs. Australia eventually folded up for 233 in 42.3 overs.
Read full storyWet weather threatened to rain on England's parade - quite literally - but once the clouds decided to relent for a few hours, England hit their straps to complete a 10-run win over New Zealand and seal their place in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013.
Read full storyWest Indies agonizingly crashed out of the ICC Champions Trophy after their final group game against South Africa ended in a thrilling tie. The Duckworth-Lewis method took precedent again as rain reduced the match to just 31 overs each, before cruelly coming down heavily again in the 27th over with the West Indies one run short of the par score which would have taken them to the semifinals.
Read full storyA brilliant century from Kumar Sangakkara propelled Sri Lanka to a convincing seven-wicket win over England and keep Group A of the ICC Champions Trophy very much in the balance.
Read full storyAustralia and New Zealand shared a point each after their ICC Champions Trophy 2013 game was abandoned due to rain at Edgbaston.
Read full storyRavindra Jadeja and Shikhar Dhawan were the stars as India entered the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 in some style following a comfortable eight-wicket win over the West Indies. A partisan crowd at The Oval were treated to some brilliant bowling, fielding and batting by India as M.S. Dhoni and co. dominated from start to finish, knocking their biggest rivals Pakistan out of the tournament.
Read full storyAnother abject batting performance by Pakistan resulted in a 67-run defeat at the hands of South Africa in their ICC Champions Trophy 2013 match at Edgbaston. Batting first, South Africa made 234 for nine in their 50 overs, with Hashim Amla scoring what proved to be a vital 81 (97b, 9x4). Unfortunately, the batsmen have just not backed their bowlers up in the Champions Trophy, as Pakistan crumbled to 167 all out in 45 overs
Read full storyHosts England will be keen to start the ICC Champions Trophy on the front foot, but it will be far from easy as they face old foes Australia in what promises to be a cracking match at Edgbaston. To watch England vs Australia Live Stream
Read full storyIn a game which saw the bowlers dominate from start to finish, West Indies eked out a two-wicket win over Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy 2013 match at The Oval. With both sides capable of the spectacular, the match promised an entertaining spectacle, and while not too many runs were scored, it was nail-biting stuff right until the end.
Read full storyPakistan will start the slight favorites against the West Indies in an ICC Champions Trophy 2013 encounter which promises to be an entertaining one. The Oval will be filled with a majority of Pakistan fans of course, and they will be hoping for some fireworks from their batsmen and bowlers. To watch Pakistan vs West Indies Live Stream
Read full storyShikhar Dhawan was the main man once again, slamming a brilliant century to help India to a 26-run win against South Africa in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013. A packed ground in Cardiff witnessed a run-fest, with Dhawan, in particular, catching the eye courtesy a splendid 94-ball 114 (12x4, 1x6).
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