2013 ICC Champions Trophy
The ICC Champions Trophy 2013 was a One- Day International cricket tournament that took place in England and Wales between 6 and 23 June 2013. It should be the last time that the Champions Trophy was held. In the final, India won against hosts England with five runs.
Participant
The first 8 of the ODI world rankings for half a year before the tournament had qualified for the Champions Trophy:
- Australia
- Pakistan
- England
- South Africa
- India
- Sri Lanka
- New Zealand
- West Indies
Format
The eight teams were divided into 2 groups of 4 teams. The respective two best group qualify for the semifinals. The draw and the game plan were announced on 21 August 2012.
Venues
As venues three stages were selected in England and Wales:
Tournament
Preliminary round
Group A
Game was canceled due to the onset of rain.
The game was delayed due to rain.
Group B
Game was delayed due to rain and was stopped early due to abermaligem rain.