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Pakistan Stun India in Final to Claim Maiden Champions Trophy Crown

Oval (June 18, 2017): Pakistan stunned India after beating its arch rival by 180 runs for the first time in the final of ICC Champions Trophy at the Oval today and became Champion of Champions.

India won the toss and let Pakistan bat in the Final of the Champions Trophy underway here at historic Oval ground. Pakistan set a target of 339 runs for India to win the final.

Chasing the target of 339 India were all out in 31st over.

Fakhar Zaman was declared Man of the Match who remained highest scorer for Pakistan with 114 runs.

Muhammad Amir and Hassan Ali secured three wickets each and restricted India to a minor total.

Pakistan Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has congratulated the nation for historical victory in the final match of ICC Champion Trophy.

Talking at prize distribution ceremony, he said we have played for victory and all bowlers and batsmen have played their due role in the match as per strategy.

Indian Cricket Team Captain Virat Kohli also congratulated Pakistan for winning of ICC Champion Trophy 2017.

President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif have congratulated the national cricket team over this historic victory after a long time.

In their separate messages, they commended the high morale and best play of all players displaying unity and sportsman spirit.

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar ,Minister of State for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb and Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa have also congratulated Pakistan team winning Champions Trophy title.

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