2013 Champions League Twenty20
2013 Champions League Twenty20
The 2013 Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) was the fifth edition of the annual international T20 cricket tournament, held from September 17 to October 6, 2013, in India. Organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in collaboration with the International Cricket Council (ICC), this tournament featured top club teams representing various cricketing nations. A total of 27 teams from 10 countries participated, competing in a format encompassing a group stage followed by knockout rounds. The tournament's final was held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where Mumbai Indians emerged victorious, securing their first CLT20 title by defeating the Rajasthan Royals. The event highlighted India's prominence in global cricket and its capacity to host high-profile competitions.