The tournament was renamed the Champions Trophy this time. Twelve teams competed: the 10 Test-playing nations plus Netherlands and Kenya. The teams were split into four pools of three teams each. Each team played the other two teams in its pool once, and the four teams that lead in each pool proceeded to the semis. The final played at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo between India and Sri Lanka was washed out twice, to leave no result. For both nations, it was their first Champions Trophy victories.
Australia, India, South Africa and Sri Lanka topped their respective groups. In the semifinals, India beat South Africa by 10 runs. Virender Sehwag was the Man of the Match for taking 3 for 25 off five overs. Sri Lanka thrashed Australia by seven wickets to storm into the final. Muralitharan took three for 26 in a low-scoring game. The final was washed out on successive days.
Australia, India, South Africa and Sri Lanka topped their respective groups. In the semifinals, India beat South Africa by 10 runs. Virender Sehwag was the Man of the Match for taking 3 for 25 off five overs. Sri Lanka thrashed Australia by seven wickets to storm into the final. Muralitharan took three for 26 in a low-scoring game. The final was washed out on successive days.
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