LONDON: The turn around came in just 14 days as Pakistan, so humiliated in their 124-run defeat against India in the first game, trounced the same opponent in the final by a big 180 runs to lift the Champions Trophy on Sunday.
CHAMPIONS! 🇵🇰 #CT17 pic.twitter.com/HH8idDXhU4
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
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Opener Fakhar Zaman set the platform with a brilliant 106-ball 114 backed up by half centuries from Azhar Ali (59) and Mohammad Hafeez (57 not out) to give bowlers an ideal scoreboard pressure on a powerful Indian batting which was bundled for 158 in 30.3 overs.
Respect 🤝#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/8oR7Pen75Z
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
The win is remarkable for the fact that Pakistan qualified for the Champions Trophy only as number eight and last team after cancelling a tri-series in Zimbabwe in fear of losing the spot in case they lost.
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Champions Trophy ✅Pakistan’s trophy cabinet is complete! 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/DRfEBm66uT
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Mohammad Amir, who missed Pakistan’s semi-final win over England with a back spasm, gave Pakistan an ideal start removing the top three — Rohit Sharma (nought), Virat Kohli (five) and Shikhar Dhawan (21) — who had scored 784 runs before this game in the tournament.
The moment! 🏆🎉#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/zsGqK2vmSL
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Rohit was trapped leg-before with the third ball of the innings and in his second over Amir had the prized scalp of Virat Kohli.
Player of the Match Award goes to Fakhar Zaman for his sensational 💯! #CT17 pic.twitter.com/EUIbUlfLGR
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Kohli did get a life off the second ball when Azhar dropped a regulation catch at first slip. It could have been costly but Pakistan sighed a relief when off the very next ball Kohli was caught at point by Shadab Khan off a miscued on drive.
The Player of the Tournament is Hasan Ali! #CT17 pic.twitter.com/vXsDRpMowy
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Amir returned from the other end to remove tournament’s top run scorer Shikhar Dhawan for 21, leaving India struggling at 33-3.
The team talk to end all team talks 👊🏆#INDvPAK #CT17 pic.twitter.com/YZAloviYno
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Leg-spinner Shadab Khan confidently reviewed a leg before decision against Yuvraj Singh and got that in his favour to further push India back before Hasan Ali made it 54-5 when he had MS Dhoni hooking into the hands of Imad Wasim.
Champions! 🇵🇰 #CT17 pic.twitter.com/rKEIPKYnGm
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Hardik Pandya swung his bat with good effect during his 43-ball 76 with six sixes and four boundaries but that was too little and too late. Hasan finished with 3-19 to take his tally to 13 in the tournament, getting the golden ball for the best bowler of the tournament. Amir finished with 3-16 and Shadab 2-60.
🇮🇳😔 #CT17 pic.twitter.com/5tWxhZyKaj
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Party time in the Pakistan changing room 🎉🇵🇰 #CT17 pic.twitter.com/urA7XpbzHF
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Celebrate on the field with the Pakistan team 🇵🇰 #CT17 pic.twitter.com/rc6FsYQADH
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
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What do you think? 😎🇵🇰 #CT17 pic.twitter.com/JUdkec8nbI— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
🎥🇵🇰 A maiden ODI hundred by Fakhar Zaman (114) off just 106 balls helped @TheRealPCB to a match-winning 338 #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/N7zDvseZGH
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
🎥🇮🇳 Watch the Pakistani wickets fall which included strikes to Kedar Jadhav, @hardikpandya7, @BhuviOfficial and a run out #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/XpHiv4LyBB
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Pakistan lift the #CT17 Trophy! pic.twitter.com/X4pCzvPypV
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Earlier it was Pakistan’s batsmen’s day.
Pakistan blasted 338-4 in their 50 overs after they were sent into bat on a fresh Oval pitch but it proved to be a blessing for Pakistan.
Winners are grinners 😃#PAKvIND #CT17 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/L4ZMaC1rGl
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
With the sun shinning Pakistan openers took big risks as there were some close run out chances and one dismissal albeit off a no-ball. Just like they say fortunes favour the brave, Fakhar Zaman had edged Jasprit Bumrah to wicket-keeper MS Dhoni for three and was half way through to the pavilion when umpires called him back as the bowler had over-stepped.
Fakhar took full advantage of that life, smashing all his three sixes off Ravichandaran Ashiwn coupled with 12 boundaries. Here is an opener who look all set to cement his place, having scored two fifties and a 34 in his first three games.
Azhar Ali has also shown intent to change, as if he got the current from Fakhar, lofting Ravindera Jadeja for the first six of the innings. Together they set the platform with a 128-run stand in 23 overs. That added to their 40, 74 and 116 run stands that harbours hopes that finally Pakistan’s opening woes have been solved.
For the first time Indian bowling looked chaotic, bowling 13 wides and three no-balls added to wayward bowling. A normally economical Ashiwn went for 70 in his ten and Bumrah conceded 68 in his nine. Pakistan also targetted Jadeja and part timer Kedhar Jadhav who between them conceded 94 in their 11 overs.
📸 The winning moment! #CT17 pic.twitter.com/BNshdD1tPh
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Babar Azam (46) added another 72 for the second wicket with Fakhar before the left-hander holed out off Hardik Pandya in the 34th over. Babar and Shoaib Malik (12) fell in the space of 20 runs and it looked Pakistan might squander the early advantage but Hafeez struck his runs off just 37 balls, hitting four boundaries and three sixes. Together with Imad Wasim (21 not out) Hafeez added 81 runs, with 91 coming off the last ten overs.
Nothing but respect from the Indian skipper #CT17 pic.twitter.com/PpVYo97QbL
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
The win is Pakistan’s only third against India in 16 ICC event matches, all coming in Champions Trophy. Pakistan had beaten India in 2004 and 2009 Champions trophy.
Wow wow wow unbelievable performance by team green. It feels like deja’vu after winning the 1992 WCup. I am over the moon #PakistanZindabad
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) June 18, 2017
A proud Sarfraz Ahmed lifted the trophy, with Pakistan also getting 2.2 million dollars in prize money. India received 1.1 million dollars as runners-up.
Innings Break – 🇵🇰: 338-4 (50 ov) #INDvPAK #CT17 #AikJeetAur pic.twitter.com/jxHJMNpjVp
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) June 18, 2017
What an innings by Fakhar Zaman. Held his nerve on the big stage. Just what @TheRealPCB needed
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) June 18, 2017
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INDIA BATTING
Over 30.3 (158/9): Junaid Khan
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 1 (8)
Jasprit Bumrah: 1 (9)
Over 29 (156/9): Hasan Ali
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 0 (3)
Jasprit Bumrah: 0 (5)
Ravichandran Ashwin: 1 (3)
Over 28 (156/8): Junaid Khan
Ravichandran Ashwin: 1 (2)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 0 (3)
Ravindra Jadeja: 16 (26)
WICKET!
Ravinra Jadeja edges to Babar Azam in the slips to leave India 156/8https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/PvJeFWR6qn
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
This performance will be remembered long by both Indian and Pakistani fans 🙂 Pakistan ‘ve made this #CT17 truly memorable
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 18, 2017
Over 27 (154/7): Hasan Ali
Ravindra Jadeja: 15 (25)
Ravichandran Ashwin: 0 (0)
Hardik Pandya: 76 (43)
WICKET!
Hardik Pandya’s cameo is over. Run out with both batsmen at the same end.
India 152/7https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/7x2VaFMKcn
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 26 (152/6): Fakhar Zaman
Hardik Pandya: 76 (43)
Ravindra Jadeja: 13 (19)
Over 25 (137/6): Shadab Khan
Hardik Pandya: 63 (39)
Ravindra Jadeja: 11 (17)
Over 24 (134/6): Fakhar Zaman
Hardik Pandya: 62 (38)
Ravindra Jadeja: 9 (12)
Over 23 (128/6): Shadab Khan
Hardik Pandya: 59 (35)
Ravindra Jadeja: 6 (9)
50 for Hardik Pandya!
Brought up with a huge six!
Taken just 32 balls.https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/Sm88Dpr7hn
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
They’ve not given up yet! India fans make some noise for @hardikpandya7‘s 50! #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/2nNyeL5v5T
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 22 (105/6): Fakhar Zaman
Hardik Pandya: 36 (29)
Ravindra Jadeja: 6 (9)
Jumping for joy! 🇵🇰#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/jivNa3gep4
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 21 (102/6): Shadab Khan
Hardik Pandya: 34 (25)
Ravindra Jadeja: 5 (7)
Over 20 (93/6): Imad Wasim/ Fakhar Zaman
Hardik Pandya: 27 (21)
Ravindra Jadeja: 3 (5)
Pakistan have been unbelievable today! Always manage to produce talented players and performances in big tournaments. 👏🏼
— Moeen Ali (@MoeenAli) June 18, 2017
Over 19 (89/6): Shadab Khan
Hardik Pandya: 24 (18)
Ravindra Jadeja: 2 (2)
Over 18 (80/6): Hasan Ali
Hardik Pandya: 17 (14)
Ravindra Jadeja: 0 (0)
Over 17 (72/6): Shadab Khan
Hardik Pandya: 9 (8)
Kedar Jadhav: 9 (13)
WICKET!
Another one goes! Jadhav goes for the big shot, but spoons it up in the air.
India 72/6https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/GERp9aDFBn
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Safe hands from the skipper! 👐 pic.twitter.com/nmvtOYPBsg
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 16 (67/5): Hasan Ali
Kedar Jadhav: 9 (10)
Hardik Pandya: 4 (5)
Over 14 (54/5): Hasan Ali
MS Dhoni: 4 (16)
Kedar Jadhav: 0 (1)
Hardik Pandya: 1 (2)
Another one down as Hassan Ali joins the party! 🇵🇰 #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/GcnJfdPb0A
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
WICKET!
MS Dhoni caught by Imad Wasim in the deep with a great catch.
India 54/5https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/tPuaVDtPX3
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
📸 Pakistani fans are already celebrating at a shopping mall in Lahore!
Five wickets to get…#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/qV6APMPylL
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Earlier…
Pitching: In-Line
Impact: In-Line
Wickets: HittingResult: OUT! ☝#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/vk2VBb8PT4
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
The man with the midas touch. 💪#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/Q5maqZ1taH
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 13 (54/4): Shadab Khan
MS Dhoni: 4 (13)
Yuvraj Singh: 22 (31)
When you’re just six wickets from claiming the ICC Champions Trophy! 🇵🇰#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/SqK5r4yMqJ
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
The game that stops two nations.
🇵🇰🆚🇮🇳 #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/l7WnsDHQgl— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
WICKET!
Yuvraj gone LBW for 22 after a successful review.
India 54/4https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/mkeQFGaJi4
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 12 (50/3): Hasan Ali
Yuvraj Singh: 21 (28)
MS Dhoni: 1 (10)
Over 9 (33/3): Mohammad Amir
Man of the hour 👊 #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/2ztuaoBVDD
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Yuvraj Singh: 6 (20)
Shikhar Dhawan: 21 (22)
Mohammad Amir is on 🔥! #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/D4teC2HMm9
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
WICKET!
What a spell by Amir! Gets Shikhar Dhawan caught behind for 21.
India 33/3https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/MI8LpwMOCC
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 8 (31/2): Junaid Khan
Shikhar Dhawan: 20 (17)
Yuvraj Singh: 5 (19)
Over 7 (22/2): Mohammad Amir
Shikhar Dhawan: 11 (12)
Yuvraj Singh: 5 (17)
🇵🇰 @TheRealPCB off to a flyer!#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/ybdv8my2dn
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 6 (21/2): Junaid Khan
Shikhar Dhawan: 11 (12)
Yuvraj Singh: 5 (12)
Over 5 (16/2): Mohammad Amir
Shikhar Dhawan: 10 (11)
Yuvraj Singh: 1 (7)
Sensational to watch #CT17 #PakVsIndia
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) June 18, 2017
Over 4 (7/2): Junaid Khan
Shikhar Dhawan: 1 (5)
Yuvraj Singh: 1 (7)
Over 3 (4/1): Mohammad Amir
Shikhar Dhawan: 1 (5)
Virat Kohli: 5 (9)
WOW! 😲 pic.twitter.com/mnBDZZT97I
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Absolute SCENES as Pakistan sends Sharma and Kohli back to the pavilion inside three overs!
LIVE 👉 https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/C04s2t5ZB1
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
WICKET!
Gone next ball! Kohli clips it to point. Gone for 5.
India 6/2https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/uOvvbApCru
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 2 (4/1): Junaid Khan
Shikhar Dhawan: 1 (4)
Virat Kohli: 3 (5)
Over 1 (2/1): Mohammad Amir
Shikhar Dhawan: 0 (0)
Virat Kohli: 2 (3)
You little beauty @TheAmirOfficiaI reminded me of my days .
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) June 18, 2017
📸 The perfect start! #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/DxmrRqp7U6
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
WICKET!
Rohit Sharma goes without scoring! LBW to Mohammad Amir
India 0/1https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/iHeGG31uiK
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Rohit Sharma: 0 (3)
PAKISTAN BATTING
Over 50 (338/4): Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Mohammad Hafeez: 57 (37)
Imad Wasim: 25 (21)
Over 49 (329/4): Jasprit Bumrah
Mohammad Hafeez: 52 (35)
Imad Wasim: 23 (18)
Whatever the result today you have to admire Pakistans mindset in the big final to just go for it, love that attitude. Big couple overs left
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) June 18, 2017
That’s 50 for @MHafeez22, coming off just 34 ballshttps://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/2NbwVC4B1i
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 48 (318/4): Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Mohammad Hafeez: 46 (30)
Imad Wasim: 20 (14)
Over 47 (313/4): Jasprit Bumrah
Mohammad Hafeez: 44 (27)
Imad Wasim: 18 (11)
Over 46 (305/4): Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Mohammad Hafeez: 42 (25)
Imad Wasim: 12 (7)
Mohammad Hafeez is going BIG now! 💥#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/n8nlwMm5lE
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
When your team passes 300 in the #CT17 Final after being sent in by India (and there are still four overs to bat!) 🇵🇰 #PAKvIND pic.twitter.com/sYxck9djTj
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 45 (294/4): Kedar Jadhav
Mohammad Hafeez: 32 (20)
Imad Wasim: 11 (6)
Over 44 (278/4): Jasprit Bumrah
Mohammad Hafeez: 24 (17)
Imad Wasim: 3 (3)
Over 43 (270/4): Kedar Jadhav
Mohammad Hafeez: 18 (13)
Imad Wasim: 1 (1)
Babar Azam: 46 (52)
Over 42 (266/3): Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Babar Azam: 46 (51)
Mohammad Hafeez: 15 (9)
Over 41 (257/3): Ravindra Jadeja
Babar Azam: 44 (49)
Mohammad Hafeez: 9 (5)
Over 40 (247/3): Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Babar Azam: 43 (48)
Mohammad Hafeez: 0 (0)
Shoaib Malik: 12 (16)
WICKET!
Shoaib Malik caught in the deep by Kedar Jadhav.
Pakistan 247/3https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/bKiYgmK0Ew
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 39 (246/2): Kedar Jadhav
Babar Azam: 42 (45)
Shoaib Malik: 12 (13)
Over 38 (239/2): Hardik Pandya
Babar Azam: 39 (42)
Shoaib Malik: 10 (10)
Over 37 (227/2): Ravindra Jadeja
Babar Azam: 28 (37)
Shoaib Malik: 10 (9)
Over 36 (216/2): Hardik Pandya
Babar Azam: 25 (34)
Shoaib Malik: 2 (6)
Over 35 (209/2): Jasprit Bumrah
Babar Azam: 18 (29)
Shoaib Malik: 2 (5)
Over 34 (202/2): Hardik Pandya
Babar Azam: 12 (26)
Shoaib Malik: 1 (3)
Fakhar Zaman: 114 (106)
WICKET!
Fakhar’s blistering innings ends caught by Jadeja off Hardik.
200-2.https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/CqMJojI0n5
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 33 (200/1): Ravichandran Ashwin
Fakhar Zaman: 114 (105)
Babar Azam: 11 (23)
That guy Fakhar is making India pay for that NoBall.. what a difference he’s been for Pakistan…#INDvPAK #ct17 320+ would be needed
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) June 18, 2017
That’s how you celebrate your maiden ODI 💯#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/zlJX3KnNgV
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
2⃣0⃣0⃣ comes up for Pakistan. 🇵🇰👊#INDvPAK #CT17 #AikJeetAur
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) June 18, 2017
Over 32 (191/1): Hardik Pandya
Fakhar Zaman: 106 (101)
Babar Azam: 10 (21)
What an innings from Fakhar Zaman. Whatever happens from here, this guy’s made a name for himself & put Pakistan right in it. Game on! #CT17 pic.twitter.com/qYyxFi4Jmb
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) June 18, 2017
Over 31 (186/1): Ravichandran Ashwin
Fakhar smashes first ODI hundred against India
LIVE updates: https://t.co/wtovRiga54 #CT17Final #CT17Final #PAKvIND #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/1rCbASNjpo
— ARY News (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) June 18, 2017
Fakhar Zaman: 103 (96)
Babar Azam: 8 (20)
🇵🇰👏 Standing ovation from all parts of the ground for Fakhar Zaman after his superb 💯#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/0hEV0Xu1r6
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
A maiden ODI 100 for Fakhar Zaman! What a time for the @TheRealPCB opener to do it!https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/QWUlaox6qn
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
💯🙌#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/vnhjpfVcFL
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 30 (179/1): Hardik Pandya
Fakhar Zaman: 96 (91)
Babar Azam: 8 (19)
Over 29 (176/1): Ravichandran Ashwin
Fakhar Zaman: 95 (89)
Babar Azam: 7 (15)
Over 28 (175/1): Hardik Pandya
Fakhar Zaman: 94 (87)
Babar Azam: 7 (11)
Over 27 (167/1): Ravichandran Ashwin
Fakhar Zaman: 89 (85)
Babar Azam: 4 (7)
Over 26 (150/1): Ravindra Jadeja
Fakhar Zaman: 76 (82)
Babar Azam: 2 (4)
Over 25 (134/1): Ravichandran Ashwin
Fakhar Zaman: 60 (78)
Babar Azam: 1 (2)
Over 24 (129/1): Ravindra Jadeja
Fakhar Zaman: 57 (74)
Babar Azam: 0 (0)
Over 23 (128/1): Hardik Pandya
Fakhar Zaman: 56 (68)
Babar Azam: 0 (0)
Azhar Ali: 59 (71)
WICKET!
Both batsmen at the same end and Azhar Ali is run out for 59.
Pakistan 128/1https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/iyGFsBhFGe
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 22 (125/0): Ravindra Jadeja
Azhar Ali: 58 (69)
Fakhar Zaman: 54 (64)
Over 21 (118/0): Hardik Pandya
Azhar Ali: 52 (65)
Fakhar Zaman: 53 (62)
31, 50, 57, 55* so far at #CT17
Can Fakhar Zaman convert this innings into his maiden ODI century? pic.twitter.com/MEyja9QV5M
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 20 (114/0): Ravindra Jadeja
Azhar Ali: 50 (61)
Fakhar Zaman: 51 (60)
50s for @AzharAli_ and Fakhar Zaman!https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/9LpJugHOpn
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 19 (103/0): Hardik Pandya
Azhar Ali: 48 (59)
Fakhar Zaman: 42 (56)
💯 partnership!
Pakistan 103/0 from 19 overs
➡️ https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh pic.twitter.com/WjQ1bPVVIL
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 18 (100/0): Ravindra Jadeja
Azhar Ali: 46 (56)
Fakhar Zaman: 41 (53)
Excellent start boys…Keep going let’s get to a 300 plus score now. #PAKvIND
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 18, 2017
Over 17 (93/0): Hardik Pandya
Azhar Ali: 44 (54)
Fakhar Zaman: 36 (49)
The 18.9% of you who selected Fakhar Zaman as your ICC FanScore top run scorer will be happy with his start!#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/dm4mXFECvn
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 16 (90/0): Ravindra Jadeja
Azhar Ali: 42 (49)
Fakhar Zaman: 35 (48)
Over 15 (86/0): Hardik Pandya
Azhar Ali: 40 (46)
Fakhar Zaman: 33 (45)
Over 14 (77/0): Ravichandran Ashwin
Azhar Ali: 35 (43)
Fakhar Zaman: 31 (42)
Over 13 (73/0): Jasprit Bumrah
Azhar Ali: 33 (41)
Fakhar Zaman: 29 (38)
Over 12 (69/0): Ravichandran Ashwin
Azhar Ali: 31 (37)
Fakhar Zaman: 27 (36)
Over 11 (63/0): Jasprit Bumrah
Azhar Ali: 30 (35)
Fakhar Zaman: 22 (32)
Not what @Jaspritbumrah93 wanted to see!#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/6boMo3dJrZ
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 10 (55/0): Ravichandran Ashwin
Azhar Ali: 29 (32)
Fakhar Zaman: 17 (29)
Over 9 (48/0): Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Azhar Ali: 23 (28)
Fakhar Zaman: 14 (27)
Over 8 (48/0): Ravichandran Ashwin
Azhar Ali: 23 (28)
Fakhar Zaman: 14 (21)
SIX! First six of the Final, as Azhar Ali smashes Ashwin straight down the ground.
LIVE: https://t.co/Cer70pIRoh #PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/dyRf5tMp70
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017
Over 7 (38/0): Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Azhar Ali: 16 (23)
Fakhar Zaman: 13 (20)
Over 6 (36/0): Jasprit Bumrah
Azhar Ali: 15 (20)
Fakhar Zaman: 12 (17)
Over 5 (27/0): Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Azhar Ali: 7 (14)
Fakhar Zaman: 12 (17)
Over 4 (19/0): Jasprit Bumrah
Azhar Ali: 7 (14)
Fakhar Zaman: 8 (11)
Over 3 (7/0): Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Azhar Ali: 3 (11)
Fakhar Zaman: 3 (7)
Over 2 (3/0): Jasprit Bumrah
Azhar Ali: 1 (7)
Fakhar Zaman: 1 (5)
Over 1 (0/0): Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Azhar Ali: 0 (6)
Fakhar Zaman: 0 (0)
Pakistan Playing XI:
India Playing XI:
“Nice and hard wicket. It is a fresh wicket, even grass covering and we would like our bowlers to exploit it then we like chasing,” said India skipper Virat Kohli after winning the toss.
While Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed also wanted to bowl first. “But the toss is out of our control. Hopefully we can post more than 300,” he said.
Fit Mohammad Amir replaces Rumman Raees.
