Sarfraz Ahmed thanks the Almighty for winning the tournament. Reckons that after losing the first game against India, he told his boys that the tournament is not over yet. Mentions that they responded really well. Credits Fakhar Zaman for the way he played in his first ICC tournament. Informs that his bowlers bowled really well and applauds all his bowlers for bowling terrifically. Adds that credit goes to everyone in his team for giving their all in the field. Adds that no one recognized Pakistan in world cricket but now people will as they have been crowned Champions. Ends by thanking his supporters for being with them throughout.
Virat Kohli congratulates Pakistan cricket team and their fans. Mentions that they turned things around superbly and they can beat anyone on their day. Informs that he has a smile on his face because of his team's performance in this tournament and he is proud of them. Adds that they were more intense and passionate and outplayed us. With the ball, he says they had a few wicket-taking opportunities but couldn't make it count. Applauds Hardik Pandya's knock. On that wicket of Zaman off the no ball from Bumrah, he says that small margins can be massive in cricket and they have to learn from their mistakes and move on. On the pitch, he mentions that it was consistent throughout. Ends by saying that they backed their strength but they just weren't good on the day and have to get their act back together.
Man of the Tournament, Hasan Ali says that he thanks the Almighty for winning this tournament. Reckons that he has worked hard to reach this level. Mentions that he was calm thoughout the game. Informs that he is really happy with the way he bowled in this tournament. Ends by saying that it was really special to take the last wicket of the game.
FAKHAR ZAMAN is awarded the Man of the Match. SHIKHAR DHAWAN wins the Golden Bat Award for scoring 338 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. HASAN ALI is awarded the Golden Ball Award and is also awarded the Man of the Tournament for taking 13 wickets.
Azhar Mahmood says that Hasan Ali is a young guy and always wants to run hard, he is a match winner for them. On Fakhar Zaman, he says that it's more about self belief and mental strength for them. Adds that he puts pressure on the opposition and these are good signs for us.
Mickey Arthur says that he is proud of his players and says they have achieved something incredible. Adds that they aren't as consistent as other teams and but have a fantastic group of players. Qualifying for the 2019 World Cup and that's our first aim.
Shoaib Malik says that it's hard to describe in words. Mentions that people at home would be up and celebrating. Dedicates this trophy to the supporters and also applauds India's performances in this tournament. Informs that he wasn't nervous and being the senior cricketer, he had to stay calm to set an example for the juniors.
Imad Wasim says winning it is unbelievable. An ICC event and nothing gets better than it. Thanks the supporters. Ends by saying that the captaincy was superb.
Mohammad Amir says that it was about team work and everyone played well. Adds that the win against South Africa was the game-changer.
Mohammad Hafeez says that their openers set up the platform for them. Adds that he wanted to exprss himself and wanted to do something for the nation. Ends by saying that there was something missing to inspire the nation and this will lift the whole nation up.
Pakistan came into the match seeded last and lost their very first match with a big margin against the same opponent. However, since that game everything went their way and they produced some amazing performances which have landed them to a glorious position. Cricket is a game of uncertainties and this tournament just proved it and Pakistan surely deserve every bit of it.
None of the Indian batsmen stood up against the fierce Pakistan bowlers except Hardik Pandya who clobbered them all around the park. However a confusion in the field, cost him his wicket which was the last thing the defending champions needed. Shadab Khan and Hasan Ali bowled brilliantly and they will be really happy with their performances.
The Men in Green posted 338 which looked sensational at the moment. However, no one would have ruled out India with the firepower they possess with the bat. Pakistan came out in the second innings with the same determination and was quite visible on the field. Amir and Junaid started to make the ball talk. The former sent the Indian top-order back in the hut in a jiffy.
Pakistan have scripted history and they have won the ICC Champions Trophy for the first time ever. They were exceptional from the start of the day. The only thing which went against them was the toss. After losing the toss, they were put into bat first. The Pakistani batters stood up courtesy of the fantastic knocks from Fakhar Zaman, Azhar Ali and Mohammad Hafeez.
30.3 OVERSIndia: 158/10
H Ali to J Bumrah, OUT! PAKISTAN WIN BY 180 RUNS! Banged in short, angling in, Bumrah is caught by surprise and just hangs his bat. The ball lobs off the gloves in the slip cordon. Sarfraz hops to take the catch and completes the proceedings and the players start celebrating. Pakistan are the new champions! This is India's biggest defeat against Pakistan in the ODIs.
30.2 OVERSIndia: 158/9
H Ali to J Bumrah, Length delivery outside off, pushed to covers.
30.1 OVERSIndia: 158/9
H Ali to J Bumrah, Back of a length delivery outside off, defended solidly.
29.6 OVERSIndia: 158/9
J Khan to J Bumrah, Bumrah clips it on the leg side for a single.
29.5 OVERSIndia: 157/9
J Khan to B Kumar, In the air...Safe! Slower delivery outside off, Bhuvneshwar Kumar throws his bat at it. Gets it off the outer half and the ball flies over the cover region. Three fielders try getting under it but no one cannot reach it. The batsmen run a single.
29.4 OVERSIndia: 156/9
J Khan to B Kumar, Fuller outside off, Bhuvi drives it towards the fielder at mid off.
29.3 OVERSIndia: 156/9
J Khan to B Kumar, Short delivery into the batsman, Bhuvneshwar Kumar ducks under it.
29.2 OVERSIndia: 156/9
J Khan to B Kumar, Angling across from a length, Kumar flays at it but he fails to make contact.
29.1 OVERSIndia: 156/9
J Khan to B Kumar, Length delivery around off, Bhuvneshwar Kumar stays in his crease and defends it.
28.6 OVERSIndia: 156/9
H Ali to J Bumrah, Fuller outside off, Bumrah drives it towards the fielder at mid off. A wicket maiden from Hasan Ali.
28.5 OVERSIndia: 156/9
H Ali to J Bumrah, Back of a length delivery outside off, Bumrah defends it neatly.
28.4 OVERSIndia: 156/9
H Ali to J Bumrah, Bumrah stays deep in his crease and defend it.
28.3 OVERSIndia: 156/9
H Ali to J Bumrah, Good length delivery outside off, Bumrah tries to poke at it but misses.
28.2 OVERSIndia: 156/9
H Ali to J Bumrah, Low full toss around off, Bumrah drives it back to the bowler.
Jasprit Bumrah is the last man in.
28.1 OVERSIndia: 156/9
H Ali to R Ashwin, OUT! Another one bites the dust! Hasan Ali is finishing off the tail. Good length delivery outside off and Ashwin flashes at it. Gets an outside edge to it and the ball flies straight to the keeper. Sarfraz Ahmed makes no mistake and Ashwin has to walk back. Hasan Ali celebrates in an emphatic fashion as he senses glory.
27.7 OVERSIndia: 156/8
J Khan to B Kumar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar shoulders his arms to it.
27.6 OVERSIndia: 156/8
J Khan to B Kumar, Good length delivery outside off, Kumar lets it through to the keeper.
27.5 OVERSIndia: 156/8
J Khan to B Kumar, Kumar stays in his crease and defends it.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar walks out to the middle.
27.4 OVERSIndia: 156/8
J Khan to R Jadeja, OUT! Jadeja departs! Good length delivery outside off, he tries to flay at it. Gets a thick outside edge on it and the ball flies straight towards the fielder at first slip. Babar Azam takes it comfortably to send Jadeja back. Junaid Khan strikes and India are on the brink of a big defeat.
27.3 OVERSIndia: 156/7
J Khan to R Ashwin, Good length delivery outside off, Ashwin guides it towards third man for a single.
27.2 OVERSIndia: 155/7
J Khan to R Ashwin, Length delivery outside off, Ashwin punches it towards covers for no run.
27.1 OVERSIndia: 155/7
J Khan to R Ashwin, Wide! Short delivery outside off, Ashwin sways away from the line of the ball. It was way too high and the umpire signals it as a wide.
Junaid Khan is back into the attack.
26.6 OVERSIndia: 154/7
H Ali to R Jadeja, Jadeja stays deep in his crease and defends it well.
26.5 OVERSIndia: 154/7
H Ali to R Jadeja, Good length delivery outside off, Jadeja tries to cut but he misses.
26.4 OVERSIndia: 154/7
H Ali to R Jadeja, Played to mid-wicket region by the batsman. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin is the new man in.
26.3 OVERSIndia: 152/7
H Ali to R Jadeja, OUT! What a big mix-up! Length delivery outside off, Jadeja taps it towards the cover region. Hardik Pandya feels that there is a run there and he starts running. Hafeez collects it quickly and throws it back to Hasan Ali who dislodges the bails. Jadeja did not even try running as he was in his crease. Hardik Pandya has to depart after such a fantastic knock. The replays show that Jadeja took a couple of steps ahead and then turned back. These is not a good sign for India. Pandya walks back furious! The Pakistan camp has got their smile back as this ends the 80-run stand.
26.2 OVERSIndia: 152/6
H Ali to R Jadeja, Length delivery outside off, Jadeja bunts it towards the fielder at point.
26.1 OVERSIndia: 152/6
H Ali to R Jadeja, Good length delivery outside off, Jadeja defends it on the leg side.
Hasan Ali is back on.
25.6 OVERSIndia: 152/6
F Zaman to H Pandya, SIX! Such a delight to watch! Fuller around leg, Pandya kneels down and slog sweeps that over the mid-wicket region for half a dozen. That was a 107 metre long.
25.5 OVERSIndia: 146/6
F Zaman to H Pandya, SIX! What a shot Pandya! Hardik gets to the pitch of the ball and throws the kitchen sink at it. Gets it over the mid-wicket region for a biggie.
25.4 OVERSIndia: 140/6
F Zaman to H Pandya, Quicker outside off, Pandya lets it through.
25.3 OVERSIndia: 140/6
F Zaman to R Jadeja, Full toss delivery, pushed towards long on for a single.
25.2 OVERSIndia: 139/6
F Zaman to H Pandya, The batsman has driven it through mid on. They pick up a single.
25.1 OVERSIndia: 138/6
F Zaman to R Jadeja, Fuller into the pads, Jadeja clips it towards mid-wicket for a single.
Imad Wasim is back on the field.
24.6 OVERSIndia: 137/6
S Khan to R Jadeja, Jadeja defends it on the off side and scampers across for a quick single.
24.5 OVERSIndia: 136/6
S Khan to H Pandya, Pandya pushes it towards covers for a quick single.
24.4 OVERSIndia: 135/6
S Khan to R Jadeja, Jadeja eases it towards long on for a single.
24.3 OVERSIndia: 134/6
S Khan to R Jadeja, Fuller around leg, Jadeja nudges it towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
24.2 OVERSIndia: 134/6
S Khan to R Jadeja, Fuller outside off, Jadeja prods forward and pushes it towards the fielder at covers.
24.1 OVERSIndia: 134/6
S Khan to R Jadeja, Fuller around leg, Jadeja blocks it away.