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 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 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 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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