Pakistan smashed the highest total in a Champions Trophy final that included a maiden century from opener Fakhar Zaman, after India won the toss and chose to bowl at The Oval. India in response lost its top order cheap as Mohammed Amir ripped through the top three putting to an end the slightest chance that India had for a fightback. Finally India fell short by 180 runs allowing Pakistan lift their maiden ICC champions trophy.
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The Pakistan team take a victory lap around the ground!
The Pakistan flag flies high at the Oval! As the crowd cheers, the Pakistan team collect the trophy to celebrate!
Players from Pakistan and India collect their medals one by one. Great performance in the tournament by both teams!
Hassan Ali wins the Golden Ball award for the highest wicket-taker of the tournament.
Shikhar Dhawan wins the Golden Bat award for the highest run scorer.
The player of the match in the final is Pakistan's young Fakhar Zaman for his 114.
Trophy presentations begin.
Presentation ceremony underway at the Oval.
Great scenes at the oval. A sea of green.
Pakistan write the perfect fairy tale, the last ranked team now lift the title.
FINAL SCORE: Ind 158 all out (30.3 overs)
An emotional Pakistan team huddle to celebrate their hard-earned win! Take a bow, Sarfraz Ahmed!
That's the final wicket. India stood no chance against the heat of Pakistan's pace attack.
Sarfraz takes the catch and Pakistan win!! Hassan Ali finishes what Mohammad Amir began!
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah are just delaying the inevitable now.
30 overs are up. Pakistan are still waiting for that last wicket.
Amir's big three wickets set it up for the green brigade. India never really recovered from there.
Pakistan are just an inch away from glory! What a performance with both bat and ball!
Nine down! India have just completely been demolished by some brilliant bowling! Hassan Ali gets another!
India is just losing it. All pakistan's game now and their bowlers deserve it.
First a miscommunication from him cost the dismissal of Hardik Pandya and now he throws his own wicket away, edging one to slip. Not a good day for Jadeja!
India are down in the dumps now. Only a miracle can save them now.
Last recognised batting pair in crease for the defending champions.
15 runs off that over. But, is a wicket around the corner?
Pandya dealing in SIXES! India's lone warrior gives fans something to cheer for.
At the halfway mark, it has been Pakistan's game so far! India's strength, their batting failed today and that has made all the difference in the world.
A decent over that. Pakistan still seem to be hovering over for a wicket.
Back-to-back sixes for Pandya! But, is it enough to shake up Pakistan?
22 runs off this over! One more ball to go! Hardik Pandya still believes!
A boundary from that over. Jadeja and Pandya are trying to hold on, building up India's most decent partnership so far.
Jadeja and Pandya have an uphill climb to get India across the line. Pakistan continue to hold it tight.
Almost a run out there! The last thing India would want right now is that! Jadeja scampers back to make it to the crease!
Hardik Pandya is hanging in there. A solid shot down the ground.
Jadeja is the next one in. Can he make a difference? India is desperate now.
Shadab Khan - what a revelation !! Youngest player to play Champions Trophy makes a mark in the summit clash.
India are six down now. Pakistan's intensity on the field is just blowing the Men in Blue away!
Another one falls! Shadab gets his second! Some good turn! Jadhav scoops one up as the Pakistani skipper calls to take the catch.
Pandya joins in too. Jadhav and Pandya are batting positively with nothing to lose.
A boundary off the last ball. Jadhav trying to show some resistance.
A boundary off the last ball. Jadhav trying to show some resistance.
Jadhav and Pandya have a huge job to do.
Finally, relief for India as Jadhav sends one to the boundary. They're going to need many more of these!
Is India's weak middle order exposed today?
A triple 5 that India will not be proud of! This is a huge collapse!
Hassan Ali joins the party too!! MS Dhoni scoops one up as Imad Wasim dives to take the catch! Dhoni never got going today.
India are in deep trouble!! Pakistan are just eating up the Indian batsmen!
Shadab khan gets it right! Ball tracker shows that the ball would have hit middle stump plump!! Yuvraj walks off in dismay.
A big shout from Shadab for LBW!! Captain Sarfraz agrees to review.
Bowling change at both ends. Shadab Khan and Hassan Ali are on. Amir and Junaid have done the damage though.
It is Shadab's charisma against Dhoni's experience.
India painstakingly reach the 50 mark. Dhoni and Yuvraj are looking to build up a steady partnership.
Brilliant fielding by Fakhar Zaman to save a sure four. The fielders are backing up their bowlers. Pakistan are giving it their all, out there!
A maiden from Amir. Pakistan are not allowing any space for India to try and break free.
Yuvraj is trying to be positive. If anyone can win this game, the two batsmen at the crease can!
Yuvraj ends the over on a positive note with a beautiful boundary.
Pakistan are right on top now! India's lower middle order will be tested today. The next man in is MS Dhoni.
SHIKHAR DHAWAN departs too! Amir gets his third! A routine catch for the keeper! India in real trouble now!
Sarfraz Ahmed is yet to use their best bowler, Hassan Ali.
A big over that, courtesy the tournament's best batsman for India, Shikhar Dhawan! Yuvraj is still looking rusty though.
And another cracking shot for four from Dhawan !
Shikhar Dhawan carries his form into the final, puts one away from Junaid calmly.
Just one from that over. Are Amir and Junaid the perfect opening bowling combination for Pakistan?
Amir and Junaid are asking all the right questions. Yuvraj seems extremely uncomfortable.
A four from Yuvraj off that over. But, the Indian batsmen look far from comfortable at the crease.
Much-needed boundaries for India from that over. With a big target to chase, India can't afford to go slow.
Junaid backing up Amir by keeping it tight, a maiden. Yuvraj just can't seem to get the ball away.
Dhawan pulls one for four. India needed that.
Yuvraj seems hesistant to stretch for quick-singles.
India in big trouble now. Two down in just three overs! The next man in is Yuvraj Singh. Can he be India's hero today?
Amir strikes again! Kohli chips a simple one to Shadab Khan!
Kohli and Dhawan play it safe after the wicket of Rohit.
Junaid Khan opens from the other end. Two slips for Kohli.
Amir looks to turn it on! Pakistan off to a brilliant start!
Big big blow for India. Amir showing why he is a pedigreed cricketer!
-Harsha Bhogle
A brilliant delivery from Amir that plump hits the stumps!
Rohit Sharma defends the first ball. Amir looks to get some swing going.
Mohammad Amir to open the bowling for Pakistan. Rohit Sharma to take the first ball.
Pakistan have a team huddle as the Indian openers walk out.
Pakistan post a very competitive total. In a final, there's always an added pressure while chasing. Can the Men in Blue get out there and chase it down?
Well, they certainly have the batting power to do it, with the likes of the tournament's top run-scorer Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharm, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni. But, Pakistan's explosive bowlers led by the very dangerous Hassan Ali will look out to rout the rivals out.
"What an innings by Fakhar Zaman. Held his nerve on the big stage. Just what Pakistan needed"
- Kumar Sangakkara
A single off the last ball and it is over. Pakistan set India, a target of 339.
SIX! Hafeez launches one straight down the ground! Playing a gem of an innings here!
Hafeez is struggling to get Bhuvneshwar away.
It's down to the last over. How much can Pakistan score?
Hafeez quietly reaches a fifty! Very valuable runs for Pakistan.
And it's a commentator's curse, Bumrah bowls a no-ball!
India on the money in the death overs! Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah keeping it nice and tight!
A brilliant over from Bhuveneshwar Kumar! Just five off that over! A valuable one for India.
A slight hint of tension on skipper Virat Kohli's face.
Can Hafeez drive Pakistan to reach the 350 mark?
Imad Wasim crunches a loose delivery down the ground for FOUR!
Bumrah is nicely mixing it up with slow deliveries.
And 300 is up for Pakistan in just the 46th over. 350 looking good now.
Hafeez thrashes Jadhav! Two huge sixes off that over! India had better find a way to stem the runs!
Hafeez is trying to up the ante. A four off that over.
If I get excited by watching the Pakistan batsmen score six, am I anti- national ?.
- Issac James, Kochi
Hafeez and Imad seem to have switched into run-a-ball mode as they knocks around finding easy singles of J Bumrah.
The projected score now is 316 but Pakistan should be looking at at least 330.
Biggest stage in the career of the Swansea-born after a successsfull U-19 WC campaign.
Pakistan are steadily going up but wickets are beginning to fall at regular intervals. First Malik and then the well-settled Azam.
The next one in for Pakistan is the English-born Imad Wasim.
And he misses out on a half century! Babar Azam loops it into the air giving an easy catch for Yuvraj SIngh at mid-off.
Pakistan marching on with a healthy run rate. Mohammad Hafeez joins the party now. India need a breakthrough.
Pakistani fans rejoice as Hafeez sweeps another ball for four. Great start for the right-hander.
Ten runs off that over. If Pakistan keep this up, they can easily make it to 300.
Babar Azam quietly inching towards a half century, at 44 now.
It's going to be the last ten overs now! Can India push Pakistan back with quick strikes or will Pakistan just take off now?
Its surprising to see Mohammad Hafeez coming to bat ahead of skipper Sarfraz Ahmed...
Bhuvneshwar Kumar brought into the attack to contain the run rate, and get a breakthrough.
Just four away from the 250 mark, and they have 8 wickets in hand. Pakistan have a good platform to go all out there and launch from.
Experts say it's a good wicket to bat on. So, even 300 would be chaseable for India.
Kedhar Jadhav comes in to bowl. Can he produce some magic like last time?
"This is clever from Pakistan. One batsman taking the lead, the other playing himself in. Haven't had two new batsmen in."
-Harsha Bhogle
Pandya ends his spell, definitely a bit on the expensive side today, but he got the important wicket of the dangerous Zaman.
Another expensive over, this time from Jadeja. India is struggling to stem the flow of runs.
Pakistan are pushing on. With wickets in hand, the green brigade are looking to go all out.
Stand and deliver on the front foot! Malik gets his first boundary.
Stand and deliver on the front foot! Malik gets his first boundary.
Stand and deliver on the front foot! Malik gets his first boundary.
Stand and deliver on the front foot! Malik gets his first boundary.
Stand and deliver on the front foot! Malik gets his first boundary.
Stand and deliver on the front foot! Malik gets his first boundary.
Stand and deliver on the front foot! Malik gets his first boundary.
Stand and deliver on the front foot! Malik gets his first boundary.
Seven off that over. One more wicket will be good for India.
And Bumrah's woes continue. Babar Azam gets his first boundary.
Bumrah is back in. Kohli is trying to squeeze him in after his bad spell today. Will Pakistan go after him?
A brilliant over from Pandya! Just two runs off it and the dangerous Zaman is gone.
The new man in is the experienced Shoaib Malik.
Clearing the boundary is one thing and beating the Indian fielders another!! Hats off to Sir Jadeja for that amazing catch.
And India has got their break! Jadeja made a difficult catch look easy! Pandya does the job for his captain!
Pakistan reach 200. They would be looking for 350 now.
Ashwin is under pressure as Zaman seems to put him away very easily.
The green brigade are just running away with it! India needs to find someone who can turn this around with perhaps a bit of magic. Kedar Jadhav, anyone?
"All the runs that he scores after his century will show his character," says Sanjay Manjrekar about young Fakhar Zaman.
It's just the 31st over and Pakistan are already closing in on 200. Fakhar Zaman seems to be running away with the game. India need a wicket if they want to get back in the contest.
That's the end of 30th over. Pakistan are still on top.
Ashwin brought back now.
Pandya looks in good form with the ball as his perfect line and length coupled with a slight swing misses Babar Azam's bat.
Partnership for Pakistan's second wicket is now heading to 50.
A very quiet over after long. Just one run off it. Zaman is yet to reach his hundred.
After that Azhar Ali run-out, Zaman has scored 39 off 26. Amazing positivity.
Just a six away from the hundred mark now for Zaman.
Fakhar Zaman in the nervous nineties now. That no-ball has cost them far too much.
Hardik Pandya brought back into the attack..India desperately are in need of a wicket..
Ashwin bowls the worst over (so far!!) as he goes for 16 runs.
Azhar Ali's dismissal only seems to have let Fakhar Zaman loose! India need to find a way to stem the bleeding.
16 runs off that over! A big one for Pakistan. Fakhar Zaman finding his form. Two lovely sixes.
Babar Azam gets off the mark.
Fakhar Zaman hits a HUUUUGGGGGGEEEEEEEEE SSSSSIIIIIXXXXXXXXXX.......
The new man in is Babar Azam. Just 1 run off that Jadeja over as the spinner keeps it tight for Zaman.
Can the breakthrough breathe life into the Indian bowlers? A well-played fifty from Azhar has set the perfect platform for Pakistan.
Azhar Ali 59 (71b 6x4 1x6) SR: 83.09
Ball-watching costs him as Azhar ends up being a mile away from the crease, giving enough time fro MS Dhoni to knock off the bails with the throw from Bumrah.
Ashwin is back into the attack. He looked very defensive before. Will he change it up to get the breakthrough his captain needs?
The Men in Blue must be regretting that no-ball by Bumrah as Zaman reaches 54 runs. Two boundaries off that over.
And the green brigade are motoring on nicely.
Both the openers reached half centuries now and if even one of them get a hundred, then India are going to be in big trouble.
A century stand for the openers and Pakistan are looking strong. Will they try to up the run rate now? The projected score at the current rate is 277. They'll be wanting more than that.
Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman: Highest opening partnership by Pakistan against India in any ICC world tournament.
A great bit of fielding by Jadeja, saves a boundary and almost manages to hit the wicket at the non-striker's end for a run out.
The btasmen play it safe just after drinks. Azhar Ali inching to his half century now.
Jadeja back on after drinks.
Pakistan are looking solid.
Azhar Ali makes a little bit of room, edges one straight up into the sky. But, the ball lands in the no man's land. Lady luck is certainly in Pakistan's favour today.
Good fielding by Yuvraj Singh. That positivity and support is just what his team's bowlers need now.
Just 10 away now from a century stand. Azhar and Zaman are complementing each other really well. India must break this partnership if they want to get back in the game.
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Pakistan are playing intelligently, just the right amount of energy as runs flow freely. The pressure on India taking a toll on the bowlers.
Change in bowling at both ends. Ravindra Jadeja starts his spell now.
Fakhar Zaman is getting more confident, just didn't let Pandya settle down. A boundary to finish off that over.
This Pakistani side seems to be a completely different from the one steamrolled by India in the previous encounter.
And finally, there's a change in bowling! Hardik Pandya steps in and is looking good.
India has done their homework for Zaman. Bowlers refuse to give him room by giving straight deliveries to the body. But, may be a change in bowling is needed. Is it a good time to perhaps bring in Ravindra Jadeja?
India's homework for Zaman is very evident bowlers refuse to give him room.
Ashwin continues. Virat tries to be aggressive with a slip in place, but the Pakistan batsmen look completely at ease.
Ashwin continues. Virat tries to be aggressive with a slip in place, but the Pakistan batsmen look completely at ease.
India desperate for wickets now. Will there be a bowling change next?
Good running from Pakistan as Bumrah looks on scratching his head.
Fakhar Zaman is dynamic at the top, with the calm, calculated Azhar Ali at the other end. The partnership building up now, not too far from a hundred.
The Men In Blue definitely need a breakthrough!!!!
Ashwin can't keep Azhar down, as the batsman goes after him.
It's a tug-of-war here as Indian bowlers look to put the Pakistan openers, who are trying to get free, under pressure.
Powerplay 2 now under way. Azhar begins with a very straight drive for FOUR.
Jasprit Bumrah gets a second spell, Kohli holds back on Hardik Pandya.
That's 10 overs done and the Pakistani openers look settled. India badly need a wicket now to pull their rivals back.
Azhar sweeps Ashwin for four and brings the 50 for his team.
Pakistan are going at a run rate of 6 an over. The projected score now is 300. But, Pakistan will surely look to get more than 300.
Pakistan nearing fifty now, Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman show no signs of slowing down.
Azhar Ali has had an impressive run at the Champions Trophy this year, with a best score of 76*.
A quieter over but the Pakistan openers are looking to really dominate the Indians.
A quick run! A throw at the stumps! Misses by an inch!
The Indian bowlers are under pressure, as Azhar and Zaman look to up the scoring.
Pakistan batsmen are settling down and the boundaries just keep coming.
Bumrah seems to be running in with nerves, is bowling too many extras.
Two expensive overs from India and they are under pressure. Fakhar Zaman is slowly opening up.
A bouncer hits Fakhar Zaman's helmet and races to the boundary.
Just a reminder of stats for our readers. When it comes to overall tournament finals, Pakistan have always fared better, having a winning percentage of 42.86, with India not far behind at 40.32%. The recent form of India has been quite good, with Virat Kohli's side winning 7 of their last 10 encounters whereas Pakistan have equal share of wins and losses managing to win only 5 of their last 10 encounters.
Two boundaries off that eventful over. Pakistan are looking good.
First convincing shot of the game from Azhar Ali. A classic straight drive from him for the second boundary of the over.
The wicket doesn't count. But, it's all happening here!
Very unfortunate for India as Jasprit Bumrah oversteps and Fakhar Zaman edges one to the keeper!
A chance of a run out missed in that over by Kedar Jadhav! So Close!
And both batsmen are off the mark with singles. Jasprit Bumrah looking good except for a wide.
Jasprit Bumrah starts from the other end with Fakhar Zaman taking strike.
Bhuveneshwar Kumar keeps Azhar Ali quiet, starting off with a maiden. A tidy over from India's most dependable bowler.
Azhar Ali leaves the first ball from Bhuveneshwar Kumar, as the crowd roars.
Pakistan openers Fakhar Zaman and Azhar Ali take the field.
The Pakistan openers warms up as the Indian fielders take their positions in the field.
Excitement has been in the air for the past two days, and India, Pakistan cricket fans are just going crazy! Experts feel that today’s final is going to be a battle between India’s batting and Pakistan’s bowling, especially in the middle overs. So, gear up for a cracking contest between the bat and the ball!
This is the 9th time India has made it to the finals of an ICC event proving their dominance on the world stage where they ended on a winning note on five occassions.
Emotions engulf the Oval as players from both the teams take the field for the national anthems!
Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed,Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Junaid Khan
Virat Kohli chooses to bowl first.
India win the toss and choose to bowl.
It all boils down to this, one last contest between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. The men in blue cantered to the summit clash while the men in green fought their way through with brilliant upsets. What are the chances that India will defend their trophy smooth as they’ve been throughout the tournament? And what are the chances Pakistan might pull off one last upset?
India won the toss and choose to bowl.