The 20 over Champions trophy - Shortest final ever

The 20 over Champions trophy - Shortest final ever

Weather played a significant role in the Champions Trophy’s outcome on a few occasions, with matches being delayed or abandoned. Rain-affected results and the potential for matches to be reduced or canceled in a tournament that didn't feature as many games led to a fair share of debates on the viability of such a short format.

1.The final of champions trophy 2002 washed out twice by rain 

The final of the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy was rained-out twice, on 29 and 30 September 2002 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The final was scheduled to play between Sri Lanka cricket team and the India cricket team on 29 September 2002. Sri Lanka batted first and scored 244 runs for five wickets in 50 overs. Indian had played only two overs before the match was stopped by the rain.

On 30 September, the Sri Lankan again batted first and scored 222 runs for seven wickets. The match was abandoned as India reached 38 runs in 8.4 overs. Man of the Match and Man of the Series were not awarded, and both the team were declared as joint winners

2. 50 over game reduced to 20 over

The 20 over Champions trophy - Shortest final ever

The final of champions trophy 2013 was played between India and England on 23 June 2013 at Birmingham, England.

Rain heavily affected this important game of 2013 champions trophy which will decide the winner of tournament.

The game was reduced to 20 over from 50 over both side due to rain 

This is shortest final ever among any mega tournament of cricket.

India won the toss and decided to bat first set target of 130 runs in 20 over for England.

India won the match by 5 runs and tournament as well.