ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan Won, Beat India by 180 Runs at Lord's, Fakhar Zaman Century
The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 was the eighth edition of the Champions Trophy, hosted in England and Wales in June 2017. Pakistan won the tournament by defeating India by 180 runs in the final at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. Fakhar Zaman scored 114 in Pakistan's total of 338 for 4. Mohammad Amir took 3 wickets as India were bowled out for 158 in reply. Pakistan had entered the tournament as the lowest-ranked side among the eight competing nations and left as champions — one of cricket's most celebrated upset triumphs. Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed lifted the trophy. It was Pakistan's second Champions Trophy title.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 was the eighth and final edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, hosted in England and Wales at Lord's, Edgbaston, The Oval, Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, and Headingley in June 2017. The tournament featured eight teams and was a round-robin format with the top two from each group advancing to semi-finals. Pakistan entered the tournament as the ICC's eighth-ranked ODI team out of the eight participants — technically the lowest-ranked team in the competition — having qualified narrowly. India, captained by Virat Kohli, were the tournament favourites and the world's top-ranked ODI side. England and South Africa were also strong competitors.
Pakistan's Stunning Run Through the Tournament
Pakistan's campaign began with a defeat to India in the group stage — Rohit Sharma scored a century, and India were convincing winners. However, Pakistan then won their remaining group matches against South Africa and Sri Lanka to progress. Their semi-final against England at Cardiff was won comfortably — Fakhar Zaman and Azhar Ali provided an excellent opening platform, and the pace bowling of Mohammad Amir and Junaid Khan restricted England. In the final at Lord's, Pakistan produced their best ODI performance in years: batting first, opener Fakhar Zaman scored 114 from 106 balls, becoming the first Pakistan player to score an ODI century at Lord's. Pakistan posted 338 for 4.
The Final: Pakistan Demolish India by 180 Runs
India's chase of 339 began disastrously. Mohammad Amir — who had returned to international cricket in 2016 after serving a five-year ban for match-fixing during the 2010 Lord's Test — dismissed Rohit Sharma for 0, Shikhar Dhawan for 21, and Virat Kohli for 5 in his opening spell. India were 33 for 3, and the match was effectively over. India were bowled out for 158 — 180 runs short. It was Pakistan's second Champions Trophy title (their first was in 2009) and the most celebrated result in Pakistan cricket since their 1992 World Cup win. Sarfaraz Ahmed became the only Pakistan captain to win a Champions Trophy as the lowest-ranked team in the competition. Pakistan's victory is widely described as the single biggest upset in a bilateral ICC final.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and what happened in the final?
Pakistan won the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, defeating India by 180 runs in the final at Lord's on 18 June 2017. Pakistan scored 338 for 4 (Fakhar Zaman 114) and bowled India out for 158. Mohammad Amir took 3 wickets to dismiss India's top order for 33 for 3 within the first 10 overs. Pakistan had entered the tournament as the lowest-ranked of the eight competing sides. It was Pakistan's second CT title.
How did Pakistan reach the 2017 Champions Trophy final despite being the lowest-ranked team?
Pakistan entered the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy as the ICC's lowest-ranked ODI nation among the eight participants. They lost their first group match to India, then won their remaining two to qualify for the semi-finals. They defeated England comfortably in the semi-final. In the final against India, Fakhar Zaman scored 114 and Mohammad Amir's 3-wicket opening spell dismantled India's batting. Pakistan's run is considered cricket's greatest tournament upset since the West Indies' 2016 T20 World Cup win.