ICC Champions Trophy: 10 greatest encounters in the history of the tournament, Part 1

#6 England vs West Indies: The Oval, 2004

Bradshaw and Browne put together a record partnership to get West Indies to the crown

England and West Indies have battled in three ICC tournament finals, with two being memories of a lifetime. Hosts England had reached the final by topping favourites Australia in the semis, but were on the mat at 148/6. Brian Lara had snaffled a pair of sensational catches, and later ran out centurion Marcus Trescothick, who anchored the innings after a lone fighting effort of 104. England were eventually bowled out for 217.

With a paltry target to chase down for adding the Champions Trophy to their cabinet, West Indies were left aghast at 147/8 with wicket-keeper Courtney Browne and number ten Ian Bradshaw at the crease.

Steve Harmison’s express pace and a brisk Andrew Flintoff had accounted for five wickets as England snatched two remarkable catches themselves. Michael Vaughan never brought on spinner Ashley Giles. Twelve years later, Eoin Morgan would do something similar by not introducing Moeen Ali in the World T20 final.

Vaughan, however, was left scratching his head as Browne and Bradshaw put together an amazing partnership and brought it down to 12 from 12 balls, as the batsmen sealed the deal in five deliveries. The ninth wicket never fell due to an umpiring howler, and West Indies danced to victory with two wickets and seven balls still in hand.