Champions trophy is second most prestigious Cricket tournament after the world cup organized by the International Cricket Council. It was started way back in 1998 and first edition was hosted by Dhaka, Bangladesh. In first edition of the champions trophy it was a knock out format. It was decided to organize it regularly over the gap period of 2 years. Like cricket world cup it is a ODI cricket tournament i.e, 50 over match. First two editions were of the knock out format later it was changed to Round Robin format, so this time too it will be round robin format.
First edition saw the participation of ICC’s all member teams; later associate nations were also given chance to participate. But from 2009 onwards only the Eight highest ranked team are allowed to participate and in 2013 edition also there will be only top 8 teams participating for this prestigious title. This will be 7th and also the last edition of Champions trophy and it will be held in the England for 2nd time. England is only nation to host this tournament twice, but they are yet to win this tournament.
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| Australian Team with Champions Trophy 2009 |
Earlier Edition Winners:-
Year
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Host
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Winner
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Finalist
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1998
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Bangladesh
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South Africa
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West Indies
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2000
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Kenya
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New Zealand
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India
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2002
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Sri Lanka
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India and Sri Lanka
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2004
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England
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West Indies
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England
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2006
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India
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Australia
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West Indies
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2009
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South Africa
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Australia
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New Zealand
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Contenders :-
This edition is starting from 6th June 2013, with match between India and South Africa. The final of the tournament will be played on the 23rd June 2013. Top 8 teams which are participating :- India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, England, South Africa, Australia and West Indies. Out of these countries Australia is only nation who has won it twice and they are also the current champion. In recent past there hasn’t been too many international ODI matches, so its very tough to say which team is in form and rhythm form the title. But looking at team compositions of all teams West Indies, Australia, India, South Africa are the strong contenders.
Australia
Being a two time champion and also the current champions we can’t deny the fact they are the strong contender. They have the good young side led by the Michael Clarke who has been in the amazing form and also the condition is helpful for them.
West Indies
They are the current T20 champions and also a very young side led by the Darren Sammy. They have the players like Gayle, Bravo, Narnie and Rampal which makes their side a strong contender and also they have have won the title in the same country.
India
They are current 50 over World Cup champions and have a strong team including Kohli, Raina and others led by the Charismatic captain MS Dhoni. Only thing that goes against them is the condition that creates more problem than anything else.
South Africa
In the absence of Kallis and Smith they look inexperienced in batting still they have Amla, Ingram and the skipper AB Devilliers. Their pace bowling is best in the world so that can be lethal in the helping conditions of England, so they have fair chance.
Sri Lanka
The team which depends heavenly on the shoulders of Jayawardene and K Sangakkara is going through the phase of transition. This team looks too dependent on these two batsman along with Dilshan for the big score and bowling is too much dependent on the Lasith Malinga.
Pakistan
The team that is prone to controversies has decent batting and bowling attack and good captain in Misbah ul Haq. They have the right balance in team and their bowling looks stronger, so they have good chance.
New Zealand
The black caps have always been the dark horses in ICC tournaments and they have always performed well in the ICC tournaments. So, here also they are the underdogs.
England
The hosts are yet to win a 50-over ICC tournament but, we can’t write them off completely. As they will be playing in their home country so they are aware with the conditions and pitches better than the others . Led by A Cook they have last chance to win this title and write the history for them.
It is very clear that every team has fair chance for the champions trophy, but it is very tough to put the money on a single team for title. Still, I put my money on the Team India, as whenever Dhoni has been counted out he came with something special.
So, my bet is on team India, what about yours ? Which team you are supporting for this last edition of ICC Champions Trophy ?
It looks like as if England is going to win the title for the first time !
ReplyDeleteWell they are already in finals, so they are just one step away from that. Thanks for visiting !
Deletewht is the percentage that india will win
ReplyDeleteAs there are only two teams to play in the finals so India have 50 percent chance to win. But the way Indian team has performed and dominated in every department of the game, India is going to lift the cup. Thanks for standing by, keep visiting...
DeleteIt depends on who wins the toss,and how well they bowl meaning they swing the ball India has first class team and have proved that,where as
ReplyDeleteEngland has played against teams missing quality players in those teams.
India is going to lift the cup.
Prabhi S
Hey Prabhi S, you got it absolutely right. Indian team performance has been much better than the team England in every department of the game. The problem for England team has been their batting which hasn't click according to their expectations. Toss is going to be crucial due to the weather condition, still India will go into the finals as the favorite. Thanks for your comment, keep visiting !
DeleteIt will be a close contest and India got good chance as they have in-form players.
ReplyDeleteHope India wins.
Nobody wants to see a one sided final match and that is good for the cricket also. The performance displayed by the Indian players in the tournament give them needed edge over the English team.Thanks for standing by...
DeleteDear Sir,
ReplyDeleteI think England will taking the cup of ICC champion trophy this year and England best of luck.
Thanking you
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Sachin
Good to know that there is some support for team England. They need it very badly. Thanks for you comment keep visiting !
DeleteDear sir,
ReplyDeleteI thinking England will be taking the cup of ICC champion Trophy and England team performance has been much better than the team Indian in every department of the game.As there are only two teams to play in the finals so India have 50 percent chance to win.
Thanks for visiting !
Well I can feel the support for team England in your response and also they performed brilliantly. But batting is their big concern apart from Trott there hasn't been any consistent performance from any English player. Anyway thanks for your comment, keep visiting..
DeleteDear sir,
ReplyDeleteI thinking England will be taking the cup of ICC champion trophy and England team performance has been much better than the team Indian in every department of the game.As there are only two teams to play in the finals so India have 50 percent chance to win.
True they have 50 percent chance before the match, but I feel they are going to make it 100. Thanks for standing by...
DeleteMy Money has always been and will always be on India win or loose
ReplyDeleteAlthough judging by the performance - India do have an Edge over England
Yes I totally agree to you. India have edge over the English team as India has performed exceptionally well in every department of the game as well as they adapted the English condition beautifully too.Thanks for your comment keep visiting...
Deletedont forget that Indian middle order havent enough match practice.. if in form top order fails this time,,england can win the title... this will be only worry thing for india otherwise they are much strong to defeat..
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right. Indian middle order is yet to be tested but they performed really well back in India so they are not that big concern and apart from Raina everyone did pretty well in English conditions.Thanks for the comment, keep visiting !
ReplyDeleteGood Morning to all,
ReplyDeleteWinning the toss is not everything the forecast is it is going rain all day.What is important is how good India will bat.as for bowling is concerned both teams would have same conditions,because the ball would get heavy and may not have any reverse swing,that is my common sense would tell me.
Good luck to India.
Prabhi S
i think it is 50:50 chance becoz england won the toss and decided to field so rightnow it is raining there in edgbaston......so my call is any one can win from both the teams......
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