Pakistan crush India to win ICC Champions Trophy
June 18, 2017  21:28
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India 158-all out (30.3 ovs) vs Pakistan 338-4 | Scorecard

A dominant Pakistan outclassed India by 183 runs in the final to win the ICC Champions Trophy at the Oval in London on Sunday.

Mohammed Amir came up with a devastating first spell in which he claimed the top three Indian batsmen -- Rohit Sharma (0), Virat Kohli (5) and Shikhar Dhawan (21) to set the tone for his team.

Hardik Pandya hit a quickfire 76 fom 43 balls but there was no other meaningful contributions as India folded for a paltry 158 in 30.3 overs.

Earlier, Fakhar Zaman had capitalised on a lucky escape to strike a superb 114 and lift Pakistan to a commanding total of 338 for four after they had been put into bat.

India will feel aggrieved as Fakhar, on three, was caught by wicketkeeper Mahehdra Singh Dhoni off a Jasprit Bumrah no-ball and the 27-year-old left-hander took full advantage to reach his first international century.

Azhar also continued his fine form in the tournament, reaching his fifty off 61 balls before he was run out following a mix-up with his partner.

Babar Azam chipped in with a solid 46 and Mohammad Hafeez struck three sixes in a punchy unbeaten 57.
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