ICC Champions Trophy 2013: India Beat England in Birmingham — Dhoni's Third ICC Title
The ICC Champions Trophy 2013 was the eighth and final edition of the ICC Champions Trophy (the last before its discontinuation until 2017), held in England and Wales in June 2013. India won their second Champions Trophy title (first: 2002 shared with Sri Lanka), defeating England by 5 runs in the final at Edgbaston, Birmingham on 23 June 2013. India 129 for 7 (reduced match, 20 overs); England 124 for 8. Ravindra Jadeja took 2 for 24 and scored 33 not out and was named Player of the Match. Player of the Tournament was Shikhar Dhawan (363 runs, the most in a single CT edition). It was the third and final ICC limited-overs title for MS Dhoni as captain (T20 WC 2007, ODI WC 2011, CT 2013). The final was reduced to 20 overs per side due to rain.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2013 was the eighth and last edition of the tournament before its discontinuation (revived in 2017). It was held in England and Wales in June 2013. India, under MS Dhoni, were the holders of the ODI World Cup (2011) and T20 World Cup (2007). England were the hosts. The final at Edgbaston, Birmingham on 23 June 2013 was reduced to 20 overs per side due to rain.
Jadeja's Performance and India's Five-Run Win
India scored 129 for 7 from their 20 overs. England were set 130 to win in 20 overs. England needed 20 from the last 3 overs and 5 from the last over — they scored 4, losing by 5 runs (124 for 8). Ravindra Jadeja was named Player of the Match for his 2 for 24 and vital 33 not out. Shikhar Dhawan scored 363 runs in the tournament — the most by any batsman in a single Champions Trophy edition — and was named Player of the Tournament. It was the third ICC limited-overs title for MS Dhoni as captain: T20 WC 2007, ODI WC 2011, and CT 2013.
Frequently asked questions
What made the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 significant for MS Dhoni?
The ICC Champions Trophy 2013 was the third ICC limited-overs title for MS Dhoni as India's captain — T20 World Cup 2007, ODI World Cup 2011, and Champions Trophy 2013 — making him the only captain in history to win all three major ICC limited-overs tournaments. India beat England by 5 runs in the rain-reduced Edgbaston final (20 overs per side). Ravindra Jadeja was Player of the Match (2/24 and 33*). Shikhar Dhawan scored 363 runs — the most by any batsman in a single Champions Trophy edition.