5 reasons why England will defeat India to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2013

4. Explosive lower order

England have a relatively reserved, traditional top order which has come in for some criticism due to their slower run rate. However, much of that worry has been alleviated by the aggression of the lower middle order. Ravi Bopara has been outstanding in this tournament with bat and ball but his memorable contribution remains the last over blitzkrieg against Sri Lanka that eventually was in vain. Eoin Morgan has the ability to come in and start knocking the ball from the very first over. Jos Buttler is a new and exciting talent who is yet to flower in this competition but his threat will be known to India. The idea will be to save as many wickets as they can in the first 35 overs and launch with the batting power-play.