India look to defend their title. (Source: AP)
India are taking on Pakistan at the Oval in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final. The Men in Blue are looking to defend their title that they won in 2013 edition after beating hosts England in the finals while Pakistan are seeking to grab their first ever Champions Trophy tournament.
The Men in Blue marched their way into the finals after beating Bangladesh by 9 wickets in the semi-final. India rode on Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten hundred to get a place in final and set up a tie with arch-rivals Pakistan.
Here’s how pundits and experts are reacting on the game.
This spell from Amir is reminiscent of the one he bowled in the Asia Cup in Dhaka
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 18 June 2017
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A first innings worthy of a final by @TheRealPCB. @BCCI led by @imVkohli will have to play out of their skins to win this.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) 18 June 2017
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That didn’t just hit the stumps, it clobbered them!!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 18 June 2017
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Ball hit the stumps but the bails didn’t fall…these Zing Bails are heavier than the normal wooden bails. #CT17 #IndvPak
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 18 June 2017
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10-0-53-1 on this surface is excellent from @hardikpandya7
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 18 June 2017
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Well, looks like India will have to earn their win today. Pakistan not offering it on a platter. Match lives upto the hype.👏👏👍#INDvPAK
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) 18 June 2017
Have to admire this century from Fakhar Zaman. Tense game, big occasion and he has shown he has arrived.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 18 June 2017
Brilliant innings from Fakhar and great acceleration after the wicket.
From 61 of 78,next 39 of just 14 balls.#IndVsPak— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) 18 June 2017
Fakhar was the key reason behind Pakistan’s turnaround…and he’s put his team in the commanding position here too. 👏👏🏏 #CT17 #IndvPak
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 18 June 2017
Brilliant innings from Fakhar and great acceleration after the wicket.
From 61 of 78,next 39 of just 14 balls.#IndVsPak— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) 18 June 2017
That guy Fakhar is making India pay for that NoBall.. what a difference he’s been for Pakistan…#INDvPAK #ct17 320+ would be needed
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) 18 June 2017
What a Fakhar shot that was……. !! #PAKvIND
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) 18 June 2017
There we go!! India 🇮🇳 needed a break through … #INDvPAK #CT17
— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) 18 June 2017
Excellent start boys…Keep going let’s get to a 300 plus score now. #PAKvIND
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) 18 June 2017
Time to get Kedar….wicket time. #CT17
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 18 June 2017
Correction- Bhuvi’s 5 overs for just 10 and rest 14 for 93. Come on India ! Wickets ! https://t.co/upahH5Y1Ro
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) 18 June 2017
All the best #TeamIndia for the big final #INDvPAK. Cheering loud INDIA..INDIAAA with @jatinsapru @iamsrk @virendersehwag @cricketaakash …
— Kapil Dev (@therealkapildev) 18 June 2017
Best of luck to both 🇮🇳 and 🇵🇰 in today’s #CT17 final🏏
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) 18 June 2017
Wearing Blue, Green and Red tie today – neutral! #LordsTavernersTie #INDvPAK #CT217 pic.twitter.com/SgWyKVfIrD
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) 18 June 2017
Big toss going India’s way. #CT17Final #CT17
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) 18 June 2017
Finally the Big Day begins with India winning the Toss #CT17 #INDvPAK #TeamIndia 👍🏆 pic.twitter.com/sJGXZryOza
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) 18 June 2017
Despite d hype, d game is still played on the ground &is still a contest between bat & ball!!! Good luck Indian boys. @BCCI @ICC #indpak
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) 18 June 2017
Think it is a far call that India start favourites. But will need to bowl with the new ball
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 18 June 2017
Look who supporting team India #Imran #ind #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/qSeQioAvtJ
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 18 June 2017
Blessing in disguised we lost the toss.. If Pak team score 270+ then knowing the strength of Pak bowler they can defend that total …
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) 18 June 2017
In big games no-balls often make a difference between defeat and victory.
India need to be careful.#ChampionsTrophyFinal— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) 18 June 2017
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