The ICC Champions Trophy 2002 was one of the most exciting cricket tournaments of its time. Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the event brought together top cricketing nations for a series of competitive matches. Fans witnessed thrilling moments, incredible performances, and a strong display of teamwork. This blog covers the full schedule, results, team standings, and standout performances to give you a complete picture of the tournament.
Full Schedule and Match Results
The tournament featured a series of high-stakes matches. Here is the complete schedule and results:
Group Stage Matches
- 12 September 2002: Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka at Colombo (RPS) – Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets.
- 13 September 2002: West Indies vs. South Africa at Colombo (SSC) – South Africa won by 2 wickets.
- 14 September 2002: India vs. Zimbabwe at Colombo (RPS) – India won by 14 runs.
- 15 September 2002: Australia vs. New Zealand at Colombo (SSC) – Australia won by 164 runs.
- 16 September 2002: Sri Lanka vs. Netherlands at Colombo (RPS) – Sri Lanka won by 206 runs.
- 17 September 2002: West Indies vs. Kenya at Colombo (SSC) – West Indies won by 29 runs.
- 18 September 2002: England vs. Zimbabwe at Colombo (RPS) – England won by 108 runs.
- 19 September 2002: Bangladesh vs. Australia at Colombo (SSC) – Australia won by 9 wickets.
- 20 September 2002: South Africa vs. Kenya at Colombo (RPS) – South Africa won by 176 runs.
- 21 September 2002: Netherlands vs. Pakistan at Colombo (SSC) – Pakistan won by 9 wickets.
- 22 September 2002: England vs. India at Colombo (RPS) – India won by 8 wickets.
- 23 September 2002: New Zealand vs. Bangladesh at Colombo (SSC) – New Zealand won by 167 runs.
Semi-Finals and Final
- 25 September 2002: India vs. South Africa (Semi-final) at Colombo (RPS) – India won by 10 runs.
- 27 September 2002: Australia vs. Sri Lanka (Semi-final) at Colombo (RPS) – Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets.
- 29 September 2002: Sri Lanka vs. India (Final) at Colombo (RPS) – No result.
- 30 September 2002: Sri Lanka vs. India (Final Replay) at Colombo (RPS) – No result.
Team Standings and Points Table
The tournament had four pools, and each team played their best to qualify for the semi-finals. Here’s how the teams performed in the group stage:
Pool 1
- Australia: Played 2, Won 2, Points 8, NRR +3.461
- New Zealand: Played 2, Won 1, Points 4, NRR +0.030
- Bangladesh: Played 2, Lost 2, Points 0, NRR -3.275
Pool 2
- India: Played 2, Won 2, Points 8, NRR +0.816
- England: Played 2, Won 1, Points 4, NRR +0.401
- Zimbabwe: Played 2, Lost 2, Points 0, NRR -1.125
Pool 3
- South Africa: Played 2, Won 2, Points 8, NRR +1.856
- West Indies: Played 2, Won 1, Points 4, NRR +0.202
- Kenya: Played 2, Lost 2, Points 0, NRR -2.050
Pool 4
- Sri Lanka: Played 2, Won 2, Points 8, NRR +2.861
- Pakistan: Played 2, Won 1, Points 4, NRR +1.245
- Netherlands: Played 2, Lost 2, Points 0, NRR -4.323
Top Performers of the Tournament
Some players stood out with their exceptional batting, bowling, and all-round performances. Below are the top performers in different categories.
Top Run Scorers
- Virender Sehwag (India): Scored 271 runs in 5 innings with an average of 90.33.
- Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka): Scored 254 runs in 5 innings with an average of 63.50.
- Herschelle Gibbs (South Africa): Scored 240 runs in 3 innings with an average of 120.00.
Leading Wicket Takers
- Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka): Took 10 wickets in 3 innings with an average of 7.00.
- Glenn McGrath (Australia): Took 8 wickets in 3 innings with an average of 11.87.
- Douglas Hondo (Zimbabwe): Took 8 wickets in 2 innings with an average of 13.37.
Best Batting Strike Rates
- Shahid Afridi (Pakistan): Strike rate of 196.66 in 2 innings.
- Imran Nazir (Pakistan): Strike rate of 147.50 in 1 inning.
- Wavell Hinds (West Indies): Strike rate of 133.33 in 2 innings.
Best Bowling Economies
- Mohammad Sami (Pakistan): Economy rate of 1.80 in 1 inning.
- Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka): Economy rate of 2.32 in 2 innings.
- Daniel Vettori (New Zealand): Economy rate of 2.59 in 2 innings.
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