ICC Champions Trophy 2013 Schedule: Complete Info for Semifinals and Finals

There are just three more fixtures before the ICC Champions Trophy winner is crowned, and the semifinal and final matches have must-see potential.

India came out undefeated in Group B and will be one of the top teams to advance to the semifinals. South Africa will be the other Group B team advancing. It’ll take on the winner of Group A, which has yet to be determined.

We know that England will be in the next round, but its seeding depends on the final fixture between Australia and Sri Lanka, which is being played on Monday. Either way, England will be a tough team to eliminate in the semifinal round, no matter which opponent it takes on.

So, what does the full ICC Champions Trophy schedule look like? Don’t worry, because I’ve got you covered with all of the information you need to know, including the dates and times of the upcoming fixtures, the current points table and the team to watch going forward. Let’s take a look.

ICC Champions Trophy Upcoming Schedule

Game	Date	Time (ET)	Team	Team
Semifinal 1	Wednesday, June 19	5:30 a.m.	England	South Africa
Semifinal 2	Thursday, June 20	5:30 a.m.	India	Sri Lanka
Final	Sunday, June 23	5:30 a.m.	TBD	TBD

Team to Watch: India

There’s no question that India is the team to beat once the semifinal fixtures get underway. It was the only team during group play to win all three of its matches, going undefeated at 3-0 and earning six points. India will be taking on the runner-up of Group A in the semifinal round.

after his team’s victory over Pakistan, India paceman Bhuvneshwar Kumar said the following to Steve Douglas of the Associated Press, via 3news.co.nz: “If any teams wins [all] their games, they will be favorites. It’s important to keep the momentum going from these group matches.”

Shikhar Dhawan has really led his team throughout group play, as he’s been scoring tons of runs. Through three matches, Dhawan leads all other players in the tournament with 264 runs. Behind him for the team lead are Rohit Sharma (135 runs) and Dinesh Karthik (76 runs). India’s offense is about as dangerous as they come, needless to say.

But India also has one of the top bowlers at the ICC Champions Trophy as well. Ravindra Jadeja has been remarkable, allowing 97 runs through 27 overs for a 3.59 economy rate, which ranks fourth in the tournament, according to the official website of the ICC Champions Trophy.

India defeated South Africa by 26 runs and then the West Indies and Pakistan by eight wickets each. It’s more than clear that it was the top club in Group B, and if it can avoid an upset in the semifinal, it shouldn’t have any trouble in the final to win the ICC Champions Trophy crown. Look for India to win its next two matches and finish undefeated at 5-0.

ICC Champions Trophy Points Table

Here’s the latest look at the points table, noting the teams that have advanced past group play to this point at the ICC Champions Trophy and the teams that have been eliminated:

Group A
Pos	Team	Won	Lost	Tied	N/R
Q	England	2	1	0	0
Q	Sri Lanka	2	1	0	0
E	New Zealand	1	1	0	1
E	Australia	0	2	0	1

Group B
Pos	Team	Won	Lost	Tied	N/R
Q	India	3	0	0	0
Q	South Africa	1	1	1	0
E	West Indies	1	1	1	0
E	Pakistan	0	3	0	0