Pakistan clinch maiden ICC Champions Trophy title with 180-run win over India

Hardik Pandya scored a quickfire 42-ball 70 before he was runout in the 25th over. With Hardik back in the hut, it was India's hopes fading of defending the ICC Champions Trophy title. (Source: AP)

Pakistan edge closer of clinching their maiden ICC Champions Trophy title as India continue to lose wickets at regulat intervals. Pakistan seamers exposed India's middle order. India lost half their side for 54/5.

Yuvraj Singh, who has enjoyed his run against Pakistan, was out cheaply as he was given leg-before.

ICC Champions Trophy's leading run-scorer Shikhar Dhawan followed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as India lost its top three for just 33 runs.

Chasing a mammoth of 339, India was off to a shaky start as they lost Rohit Sharma in the very first over while skipper Kohli was back in the hut as he was caught by Shadab Khan at point. India face a dwelling challenge.

Shoaib Malik's poor run with the bat continues as Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes to end his innings for just 12 runs. However, Pakistan still find themselves in a better situation as Babar Azam continues to attack the Indian bowling attack. Pakistan are 257/3 after 41 overs. (Source: AP)

Fakhar Zaman's knock of 114 has boosted Pakistan's total past 200. However, a brilliant catch by Ravindra Jadeja to end Fakhar's innings has brought India back into the game.

India struck back with the wickets of Azhar Ali, putting the pressure on Fakhar Zaman. However, Fakhar's hundred has put Pakistan on command in the final at The Oval.

Coming in after back-to-back fifties, Fakhar Zaman scored his maiden ODI hundred in the final against India at the Oval. Fakhar, who made his debut in the tournament, he has taken tournament by storm and has been phenomenal with the bat for Pakistan.(Source: Reuters)

Azhar Ali's brilliant run with the bat continues as he scored his second fifty against India in the tournament and his 12th ODI hundred. (Source: Reuters)

The two openers exploited that little piece of luck to full as they scored runs against the likes of Bumrah and R Ashwin. They managed to replicate their previous partnerships and brought their 100-run partnership in the 18th over. Fakhar has played an anchoring role, giving Azhar a chance of taking his time to settle.

Azhar Ali, who scored a 50 against India in their tournament openers, is on the verge of scoring his 12th ODI fifty.

After winning th etoss and putting Pakistan to bat, Indian bowlers had dominated the Pakistan openers right from the very first ball. After bowling the first ball wide, Bumrah got Fakhar Zaman caught behind. However, umpire called Fakhar back as Bumrah has over stepped, giving the left-handed another chance to make a difference in the final.

Pakistan is off to a steady start after Jasprit Bumrah bowled a front foot no-ball to Fakhar Zaman. Six overs gone, Pakistan have scored 40 runs.

With 317 runs, Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan leads the top run-scorers list. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli follow him at second and fifth spot.

Indian fans are confident that India will once against trounce Pakistan. India lead Pakistan 13-2 in ICC tournaments.

Atmosphere is all set for one of the fieriest cricketing rivalries as the defending champions India take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 at The Oval. India step in as favourites while Pakistan will once again look to defie all the odds.

Indian fans have turned out in great numbers, supporting for the Men in Blue in their epic match against Pakistan at The Oval. (Source: Reuters)

Indian fans from Allahabad lighted candles and prayed for India's victory over Pakistan. It seems as if the pressure is not only on the players but on the fans too. (Source: PTI)

With their seamers doing in their lethal form and the way

Playing for their maiden ICC Champions Trophy title, Sarfraz Ahmed-led side has a big challenge ahead of them. Although they have a chance of starting a legacy. Pakistan fans will be hoping that their young team upset India to clinch their first limited overs title affter 25 years.

Virat Kohli won the toss and put Pakistan to bat first. India's strength has been chasing and they will look to bank on their strength in the final of the Champions Trophy 2017.

Mohammad Amir comes in replacing Rumman Raees. Raees was exceptional in his debut game against England.

Mohammad Amir said Virat Kohli's wicket will be an advantage for Pakistan. Kohli along with the Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan has been phenomenal with the bat. India's top order features in the highest run-scorers list.