Pakistan thrashed India by 180 runs to win the ICC Champions Trophy.
Defending a huge total of 338, Pakistan bowlers bowled superbly to restrict India to 158 all out in 30.2 overs.
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India captain Kohli conceded Pakistan were worthy winners and, while he claimed to be proud of his players, his admission that the new champions played with more passion was a damning indictment.
After man of the match Fakhar finished on 114, Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir ripped the heart out of the India batting line-up with the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli.
It was a remarkable turnaround of form for Pakistan, ranked No. 8 in the eight-team tournament.
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed took the last catch and aeroplaned around the pitch with his arms out before he was swamped by teammates.
India won the toss and made a decision to field first in the Champions Trophy final at The Oval. Pakistan has reached the Champions Trophy final for the first time. I told the youngsters: 'Just play the way you play in domestic cricket.
Kashmiris, who traditionally support Pakistan in cricket, especially against India, took to the streets after the win waving Pakistani flags and chanting "Jive Jive Pakistan (long live Pakistan)" as fireworks exploded over Srinagar's skies.
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The next over, Dhoni top-edged a pull off Hasan to deep square leg and, at 54-5, Indian fans began to leave in droves.
Pakistan, made to bat first for the first time in the tournament, racked up a final-record innings of 338-4, founded on a 128-run opening stand between Fakhar Zaman, who earned his maiden one-day global century with 114, and Azhar Ali, whom Fakhar ran out on 59. Credit to them they outplayed us today in all departments, This is what happens in sport.
He hit the Indian bowlers outside the park by smashing six boundaries and an over boundary.
In just his fourth match at this level the 27-year-old Fakhar - who had already posted two ODI fifties - completed a 92-ball hundred including two sixes when he swept Ashwin for his 12th four. "They made us make those mistakes because of the way they were bowling and the way they applied the pressure in the field, as well, and we have no hesitations or shame in admitting that we could not play our best game today".
To add insult to injury, India bowled 13 wides and three no-balls in what was a woeful day for all, save Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/44 in 10 overs). "We knew the calibre of players we had so we just had to keep believing".
"I got to one final with Pakistan, and eventually got a medal".
"I was telling somebody the other day that I've had five semi-finals [in ICC events] with South Africa and never got to a final".
The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 tournament is finally over and Pakistan team has emerged the winners - they beat India by 180 runs in the final to clinch their maiden Champions Trophy crown.
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