The ICC Champions Trophy, often considered the mini-World Cup, featured some of the most exciting cricket finals in its history from 1998 to 2017. Here’s a detailed look at the final match in each of the tournament’s winning years.
| Champion Trophy Year | 2002 |
| Winner | India |
| Final Match | India vs. Sri Lanka |
| Date | 29-Oct-02 |
| Venue | The Oval, London, England |
| Result | Match abandoned due to rain (Shared title with Sri Lanka) |
| HOST | India and Sri Lanka |
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The final of the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy was one of the most unforgettable moments in the tournament’s history. Due to heavy rain, the match between India and Sri Lanka was abandoned without a ball being bowled. As a result, the title was shared between the two teams, and both were declared winners. It was a historic instance where the final match could not be played, yet both teams were awarded the trophy.