Pakistan's victory and bagging Champions Trophy was so authoritative and comprehensive that it triggered electrifying jubilation all across Pakistan with everyone expressing his joy and happiness in his own style. They were all out, incredibly, for 87.
The win came as mainly Muslim Pakistan prepares for Eid after the fasting month of Ramadan - though for many fans, the festival had already arrived.
The two featured in an unbeaten 71 run-stand for the fifth wicket off 47 balls to handle an improved bowling performance by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Co in the final ten overs. Harbhajan sent the penultimate ball sailing over midwicket and India into the final.
So when he was dropped by Azhar Ali in the slips off Mohammad Amir in the third over, huge cheers erupted around the arena.
Meanwhile, Pakistan would consider it as a golden opportunity to avenge their first match defeat against India and clinch their maiden title.
2014 Asia Cup, Dhaka.
For many Kashmiris like her, a Pakistani victory over India is some sort of compensation, if not payback, for their sufferings at the hands of the forces.
In humid conditions and on flattest of decks, Kohli made a decision to field first but his bowlers did not do justice to the faith he had shown in them. His 52-ball knock comprised of four boundaries. Two consecutive sixes won the match, and he kissed Khan on the cheek.
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"I wasn't feeling well yesterday, I was thinking I wouldn't be able to play, but the physio said I would be fine in the morning".
He heard the ball pouched behind him and knew he was dismissed before he'd really got started in the biggest cricket match of his life on Sunday. The streets of Pakistan's cities lit up with celebrations last night after the country's cricket team defied the odds to thrash rival India in the Champion's Trophy final in London.
114 Zaman's score, the fourth-highest by a Pakistan batsman in a World Cup or Champions Trophy game, and the first hundred for Pakistan in the final of these tournaments.
On Zaman, he said: "He's a great impact player, in his first ICC event, he played like a champion, he can be a great player for Pakistan".
He removed India's top three batsmen - Rohit Sharma (0), Shikhar Dhawan (21) and Kohli (5). "I am happy with the brand of cricket we have been playing and want to continue the momentum". That flying start and some late hitting by Mohammad Hafeez (57 not out) set the stage for Mohammad Amir to begin the evisceration of India's batting with a spell of three for 16 in six overs that included Kohli. "Well played, deserved winners and a great result for Pakistan cricket", former Indian opener Virender Sehwag said.
"We've seen some really surprising results and it's been wonderful for the fans to watch and for the players to be a part of", Kohli said. "We tried our best to hit good areas but they just batted really well today", he further said. India may be ahead against Pakistan in ICC tournaments by an 8-2 margin, but in all ODI tournament finals Pakistan holds a 6-2 edge in the head-to-head battle against India.With Pakistan's front-line pacer Mohammad Amir declared fit to play in the final after sitting out the previous match, he alongside new ball bowler Junaid Khan will be the key against India to provide their side with early breakthroughs.
"Don't worry about the India match". "Twenty-five extras is a bit too much in a game like that, and that's something that we certainly need to take care of in the future".
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