2001 NatWest Series


The 2001 NatWest Series was a One Day International cricket tri-series sponsored by the National Westminster Bank that took place in England between 7 and 23 June 2001. The series involved the national teams of England, Australia and Pakistan. Ten matches were played in total, with each team playing one another thrice during the group stage. The teams which finished in the top two positions following the group stages qualified for the final, which Australia won by defeating Pakistan at Lord's on 23 June by 9 wickets. Preceding the series, [Pakistani cricket team in England cricket team|England in 2001|England played Pakistan] in a two Test series, while following the series, 61st The Ashes series.

Venues


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Trent Bridge
Capacity: 15,000
The Oval
Capacity: 23,500
Edgbaston Cricket Ground
Capacity: 25,000
Headingley
Capacity: 17,500
Old Trafford
Capacity: 15,000
Sophia Gardens
Capacity: 15,643
Bristol County Ground
Capacity: 17,500
Riverside Ground
Capacity: 19,000

Squads

Matthew Hoggard called up to the England Squad to cover for injured Andy Caddick.