Champions Trophy 2017 Final Highlights: PAK Crush IND to Claim Maiden Title

Champions Trophy 2017 Final: PAK Outclass IND in London

The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final at Kennington Oval, London, produced an unforgettable contest as PAK delivered a stunning performance to defeat arch-rivals IND by a massive 180 runs, securing their first-ever Champions Trophy title.

The match witnessed a Fakhar Zaman special, a fiery spell from Mohammad Amir, and a dominant all-round display that saw PAK outplay IND in all departments.

PAK’s Explosive Batting Sets Up 338-Run Total

Batting first, PAK made a powerful start, with Azhar Ali (59 off 71) and Fakhar Zaman (114 off 106) setting the tone.

Fakhar Zaman’s maiden ODI century was the highlight, as he capitalized on an early reprieve from a no-ball.

Babar Azam (46) and Mohammad Hafeez (57 off 37) provided the finishing touch, powering PAK to 338/4 in 50 overs.

Hardik Pandya (1/53) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/44) were the standout bowlers for IND, but the rest struggled to contain PAK’s onslaught.

Amir’s Magic Rattles IND in Run Chase

Chasing 339, IND faced an early disaster, as Mohammad Amir ripped through the top order with a spell for the ages.

Amir dismissed Rohit Sharma (0), Virat Kohli (5), and Shikhar Dhawan (21) inside the first 9 overs, leaving IND reeling at 33/3.
Shadab Khan trapped Yuvraj Singh (22) and Kedar Jadhav (9) LBW, further denting IND’s hopes.
MS Dhoni (4) fell to Hasan Ali, and IND crumbled to 54/5 within 14 overs.

A lone fight from Hardik Pandya (76 off 43, 6 sixes) briefly gave IND hope, but a mix-up saw him run out, sealing IND’s fate. Hasan Ali (3/19) and Amir (3/16) ensured IND were bowled out for 158 in 30.3 overs, handing PAK a historic 180-run victory.

Key Performances

Fakhar Zaman – 114 (106) (Player of the Match)
Mohammad Amir – 3/16 in 6 overs, dismantling IND’s top order
Hasan Ali – 3/19, finishing as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker

A Landmark Win for PAK Cricket

This triumph marked PAK’s first ICC Champions Trophy title, and captain Sarfaraz Ahmed lifted the trophy amid wild celebrations. It was a statement victory, as PAK, who entered the tournament as the lowest-ranked team, defied the odds to emerge as champions.