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Champions Trophy 2013

England's road to the final

England started their tournament against the old enemy: Australia. This signaled the first of many battles between the two sides over the coming weeks. England batted first and Ian Bell led the way with 91
England started their tournament against the old enemy: Australia. This signaled the first of many battles between the two sides over the coming weeks. England batted first and Ian Bell led the way with 91•AFP
James Anderson made crucial strikes as Australia struggled to keep abreast of the required rate. During the match, Anderson became England's highest ODI wicket-taker, surpassing Darren Gough. Australia were dismissed for 221, England securing a 48-run victory
James Anderson made crucial strikes as Australia struggled to keep abreast of the required rate. During the match, Anderson became England's highest ODI wicket-taker, surpassing Darren Gough. Australia were dismissed for 221, England securing a 48-run victory•AFP
Joe Root came in at four and scored a belligerent 68 off 55 balls to help England amass 293 for 7. But this proved insufficient as Sri Lanka chased down England's total with Kumar Sangakkara leading the way
Joe Root came in at four and scored a belligerent 68 off 55 balls to help England amass 293 for 7. But this proved insufficient as Sri Lanka chased down England's total with Kumar Sangakkara leading the way•AFP
With no big total to defend, it was imperative that England's new-ball bowlers peg New Zealand back early. And that is exactly what Anderson did, as he removed two top-order wickets before adding another for a haul of 3 for 32. England eventually held on for a 10-run victory in the rain-shortened match
With no big total to defend, it was imperative that England's new-ball bowlers peg New Zealand back early. And that is exactly what Anderson did, as he removed two top-order wickets before adding another for a haul of 3 for 32. England eventually held on for a 10-run victory in the rain-shortened match•Getty Images
Trott anchored the innings with an unbeaten 82, as England reached the target with seven wickets in hand. England enter their second final in as many Champions Trophies at home; in 2004 they made the final only to be denied by a heroic ninth-wicket stand between West Indies' Ian Bradshaw and Courtney Browne.
Trott anchored the innings with an unbeaten 82, as England reached the target with seven wickets in hand. England enter their second final in as many Champions Trophies at home; in 2004 they made the final only to be denied by a heroic ninth-wicket stand between West Indies' Ian Bradshaw and Courtney Browne. •Getty Images
Ravi Bopara's 37-ball 46 at the end helped propel England to 269 for 6
Ravi Bopara's 37-ball 46 at the end helped propel England to 269 for 6•Getty Images
England next faced Sri Lanka at The Oval and, after being put in to bat, Alastair Cook ensured England got off on the right note with a measured 59 off 85 balls
England next faced Sri Lanka at The Oval and, after being put in to bat, Alastair Cook ensured England got off on the right note with a measured 59 off 85 balls•Getty Images
With only two points leading into their final match, England faced New Zealand. Rain reduced the game to 24 overs a side. England batted first, with Cook donning a new role as chief aggressor. Cook struck a 47-ball 64 to help lay a platform for the big hitters
With only two points leading into their final match, England faced New Zealand. Rain reduced the game to 24 overs a side. England batted first, with Cook donning a new role as chief aggressor. Cook struck a 47-ball 64 to help lay a platform for the big hitters•AFP
England took on South Africa in the first semi-final. South Africa suffered a horror start, falling to 80 for 8, thanks in part to Stuart Broad's 3 for 50
England took on South Africa in the first semi-final. South Africa suffered a horror start, falling to 80 for 8, thanks in part to Stuart Broad's 3 for 50•Getty Images
Jonathan Trott played a vital hand, scoring 76, as England looked set for a big total
Jonathan Trott played a vital hand, scoring 76, as England looked set for a big total•AFP
Root once again chimed in with a quick 38. But some disciplined bowling from New Zealand kept England to 169
Root once again chimed in with a quick 38. But some disciplined bowling from New Zealand kept England to 169•AFP
James Tredwell was also among the wickets, picking up 3 for 19, with South Africa eventually dismissed for 175
James Tredwell was also among the wickets, picking up 3 for 19, with South Africa eventually dismissed for 175•Getty Images