ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan Beat India by 180 Runs in Final — Fakhar Zaman Century
The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 was the eighth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, held in England and Wales in June 2017. Pakistan won the tournament for the second time (first in 2009), defeating India by 180 runs in the final at Edgbaston, Birmingham on 18 June 2017. Pakistan scored 338 for 4 (Fakhar Zaman 114, Mohammad Hafeez 57, Babar Azam 46, Imad Wasim 25*) — the highest score in a Champions Trophy final. India were bowled out for 158 in 30.3 overs (Hasan Ali 3/19). Mohammad Amir took 3 wickets. Fakhar Zaman was named Player of the Match. Hasan Ali took 13 wickets across the tournament and was named Player of the Tournament. The tournament is notable for opening with India's 124-run win over Pakistan in the group stage — making the 180-run final reversal more dramatic.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 was held in England and Wales in June 2017, featuring eight teams across four venues (Edgbaston, The Oval, Cardiff Wales Stadium, and Headingley). The tournament opened with India defeating Pakistan by 124 runs in the group stage at Edgbaston on 4 June. India appeared to be the dominant team; Virat Kohli's side was ranked number one in ODI cricket. Pakistan, by contrast, had qualified for the tournament by the narrowest margin (they were eighth in the rankings, the cut-off position for entry). The group-stage result set up the possibility of a final rematch.
The Final — Pakistan's 338 and India's Collapse
The final on 18 June 2017 at Edgbaston produced a stunning reversal. Pakistan batted first and scored 338 for 4 in 50 overs — the highest score in a Champions Trophy final. Fakhar Zaman, making only his fifth ODI appearance, scored 114 — a remarkable innings that included 12 fours and 3 sixes. Mohammad Hafeez added 57, Babar Azam 46. The platform was set by a 128-run opening partnership between Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman. India, needing 339, were reduced to 33 for 3 by Mohammad Amir's early swing (he took 3 for 16 in his first 6 overs). India were bowled out for 158 in 30.3 overs. Hasan Ali, who had been the tournament's outstanding bowler, took 3 for 19. Pakistan won by 180 runs — the largest margin of victory in a Champions Trophy final.
Hasan Ali — Player of the Tournament
Hasan Ali was Pakistan's outstanding performer throughout the 2017 Champions Trophy. In six matches he took 13 wickets — the most by any bowler in a single Champions Trophy edition. His combination of pace, reverse swing, and yorkers at the death made him near-unplayable in conditions that suited swing bowling. He was named Player of the Tournament. The tournament marked the emergence of several young Pakistan players — Fakhar Zaman and Hasan Ali in particular — who went on to become mainstays of Pakistan's ODI team.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the ICC Champions Trophy 2017?
Pakistan won the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, defeating India by 180 runs in the final at Edgbaston on 18 June 2017. Pakistan scored 338 for 4 (Fakhar Zaman 114) — the highest score in a Champions Trophy final — and India were bowled out for 158. Fakhar Zaman was Player of the Match and Hasan Ali (13 wickets) was Player of the Tournament. It was Pakistan's second Champions Trophy title (their first was in 2009).
Who was Fakhar Zaman in the 2017 Champions Trophy Final?
Fakhar Zaman was a young Pakistani opening batsman making only his fifth ODI appearance in the 2017 Champions Trophy final at Edgbaston. He scored 114 off 106 balls, including 12 fours and 3 sixes. He put on a 128-run opening partnership with Azhar Ali to set Pakistan on course for their 338 for 4 total. Fakhar Zaman was named Player of the Match for his innings.