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On This Day in 2013, India held their nerve in a tense, rain-affected final at Edgbaston to defeat England by five runs and lift the ICC Champions Trophy. The victory completed an unbeaten campaign for MS Dhoni’s side and made him the first captain in international cricket to win all three major ICC white-ball trophies: the T20 World Cup, the Cricket World Cup and the Champions Trophy. In a contest reduced to 20 overs per side because of persistent rain, India recovered from a difficult position to secure one of the most hard-fought tournament triumphs in their limited-overs history.
After several weather interruptions threatened the match, play finally began in the evening under overcast skies. England won the toss and elected to field, hoping to exploit favourable bowling conditions. India’s innings never gained complete momentum. The top order struggled to break free against disciplined bowling from James Anderson and Stuart Broad, while Jonathan Trott’s sharp catch removed Rohit Sharma at a crucial stage. Shikhar Dhawan, the tournament’s leading run-scorer, made 31, and Virat Kohli added 43, but India were restricted to 129 for 7 from their allotted 20 overs.
At 66 for 5 in the 12th over, India appeared headed for a below-par total. The turning point came through a counterattacking partnership between Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. Kohli’s innings provided stability, while Jadeja played the decisive hand, remaining unbeaten on 33 from 25 deliveries. His ability to find boundaries during the closing overs lifted India beyond the 120-run mark and ensured England would still have to work hard on a pitch offering assistance to both seamers and spinners.
England’s chase began steadily despite the early loss of captain Alastair Cook. Ian Bell and Jonathan Trott rebuilt the innings and gradually moved the hosts into a strong position. With Eoin Morgan joining Bell, England appeared to be favourites at 110 for 4, requiring only 20 runs from the final 16 deliveries. The match seemed to be slipping away from India until Ishant Sharma produced one of the most dramatic spells of his career.
Having been targeted earlier in the over by Morgan and Ravi Bopara, Sharma responded immediately. He dismissed Morgan for 33 and then removed Bopara from the very next delivery, transforming the contest in a matter of seconds. The double strike exposed England’s lower order and reopened the door for India. Suddenly, a chase that had looked comfortable became fraught with pressure.
The final overs belonged to India’s bowlers. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ishant tightened the screws before Ravindra Jadeja delivered a composed last over. England needed 15 runs from the final six balls but could manage only nine. They finished on 124 for 8, leaving India victorious by five runs. Jadeja’s all-round contribution earned him the Player of the Match award, while Dhawan was named Player of the Tournament for his outstanding run-scoring throughout the competition.
The triumph marked the end of a remarkable campaign in which India remained unbeaten despite challenging English conditions. More importantly, it highlighted the depth of a side in transition following the 2011 World Cup success. Contributions came from established stars and emerging players alike, while Dhoni’s calm leadership once again proved decisive under pressure. More than a decade later, the victory at Edgbaston remains one of India’s most memorable white-ball achievements and a defining moment in the country’s ICC tournament history.
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