This Day That Year: Pakistan beat India to win the 2017 Champions Trophy title
Thanks to all-round performance, Pakistan stunned the favorites India in the finals of the 2017 edition of Champions Trophy played at Kennington Oval, London on 18 th June. Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to field first. Fakhar Zaman survived a chance as Jasprit Bumrah bowled a no-ball which proved very costly. Zaman took advantage of the no-ball and put the Indian bowlers under pressure. Azhar Ali also looked edgy with stroke play. At the end of 10 overs, Pakistan openers scored 56 for 0. Pakistani openers played with confidence taking the attack to Indian bowlers. Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman kept the scoreboard ticking with singles and hitting boundaries. The experienced Azhar completed his fifty off 61 balls while the left-handed Fakhar also reached his half-century off 61 balls. The Indian team got the breakthrough dismissing Azhar Ali via a run-out for 59. Ali and Fakhar added 128 runs in 23 overs. Fakhar was severe against Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi...