<p>The Champions Trophy is up and running with four matches already done. In the last match of the tournament, Australia chased down 351 - the highest ever chase in the Champions Trophy history. The win, however, wasn't enough for Australia to go top of the Group B points table as they settled for number two spot with South Africa being at the top.</p>
<p>The eight-team tournament has 12 group stage matches before top two teams from each group go ahead and enter the semis, scheduled to be played in Dubai on Mar 4 and in Lahore on Mar 5.</p>
<h2><strong>Here's the updated Champions Trophy Points Table</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Group A: India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Bangladesh</strong></p>
<p>India and New Zealand have won their opening matches, and earned two points each for the win. Bangladesh and Pakistan, however, lost their matches and are yet to open their account.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/theres-no-advantage-for-india-pakistan-coach-aaqib-javed-plays-down-points-table-lead-ahead-of-marquee-champions-trophy-tie-8748246">'There&rsquo;s no advantage...,&rsquo; Pakistan coach plays down India's points table lead ahead of Champions Trophy tie</a></p>
<p>On the points table, Pakistan are at bottom due to poor net run-rate, while New Zealand are on top with India on second and Bangladesh on third place.</p>
<p>In the opening fixture of the tournament, New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs and took their net run-rate to +1.200 while the same points were given to Pakistan but in debit, ie -1.200.</p>
<p>During India vs Bangladesh match, India won the match by six wickets and earned a net run-rate of +0.408 while Bangladesh were handed -0.408 net run-rate.</p>
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<p><strong>Group B: Australia, England, Afghanistan and South Africa</strong></p>
<p>South Africa beat Afghanistan by a mammoth 107 runs in the first match of Group B to earn two points and go on top of the table. The Proteas not only gained two points but also a net run-rate of +2.140 while Afghanistan are at -2.140 on the points table.</p>
<p>In the match between England Australia, the Kangaroos became victorious by five wickets, earning two points as well as a net run-rate of +0.475. England, on the other hand, received -0.475 net run rate despite posting highest 1st innings total in the Champions Trophy history.</p>
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Champions Trophy: In the last match of the tournament, Australia chased down 351 vs England - the highest ever chase in the Champions Trophy history. Cricket Sports

The Champions Trophy is up and running with four matches already done. In the last match of the tournament, Australia chased down 351 - the highest ever chase in the Champions Trophy history. The win, however, wasn't enough for Australia to go top of the Group B points table as they settled for number two spot with South Africa being at the top. The eight-team tournament has 12 group stage matches before top two teams from each group go ahead and enter the semis, scheduled to be played in Dubai on Mar 4 and in Lahore on Mar 5. Here's the updated Champions Trophy Points Table Group A: India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Bangladesh India and New Zealand have won their opening matches, and earned two points each for the win. Bangladesh and Pakistan, however, lost their matches and are yet to open their account. Also Read: 'There’s no advantage...,’ Pakistan coach plays down India's points table lead ahead of Champions Trophy tie On the points table, Pakistan are at bottom due to poor net run-rate, while New Zealand are on top with India on second and Bangladesh on third place. In the opening fixture of the tournament, New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs and took their net run-rate to +1.200 while the same points were given to Pakistan but in debit, ie -1.200. During India vs Bangladesh match, India won the match by six wickets and earned a net run-rate of +0.408 while Bangladesh were handed -0.408 net run-rate. Team Name Matches Played Wins Loss Points Net Run-rate New Zealand 1 1 0 2 +1.2000 India 1 1 0 2 +0.408 Bangladesh 1 0 1 0 -0.408 Pakistan 1 0 1 0 -1.2000 Group B: Australia, England, Afghanistan and South Africa South Africa beat Afghanistan by a mammoth 107 runs in the first match of Group B to earn two points and go on top of the table. The Proteas not only gained two points but also a net run-rate of +2.140 while Afghanistan are at -2.140 on the points table. In the match between England Australia, the Kangaroos became victorious by five wickets, earning two points as well as a net run-rate of +0.475. England, on the other hand, received -0.475 net run rate despite posting highest 1st innings total in the Champions Trophy history. Team Name Matches Played Wins Loss Points Net Run-rate South Africa 1 1 0 2 +2.140 Australia 1 1 0 2 +0.475 England 1 0 1 0 -0.475 Afghanistan 1 0 1 0 -2.140

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<p>India may have lost the Champions Trophy final against Pakistan by 180 runs, but it hasn&#39;t lost its sense of humour.</p>

<p>Soon after the match, memes started flooding social media.</p>

<p>Here&#39;s how India reacted to its defeat.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Where is Ravindra Jadeja&#39;s home? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndVsPak?src=hash">#IndVsPak</a> <a href="https://t.co/Uie0TlPmWV">pic.twitter.com/Uie0TlPmWV</a></p>
&mdash; Varsha Singh (@varshasinghmcx) <a href="https://twitter.com/varshasinghmcx/status/876478579659255808">June 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What Pandya might be doing to Jadeja <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndVsPak?src=hash">#IndVsPak</a><br />
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RT if u agree<a href="https://t.co/edr27jykxA">pic.twitter.com/edr27jykxA</a></p>
&mdash; AAP Ka Mehta (@DaaruBaazMehta) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaaruBaazMehta/status/876484579401506816">June 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jadeja entering in the dressing room.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvPAK?src=hash">#INDvPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndVsPak?src=hash">#IndVsPak</a> <a href="https://t.co/g9bk2swQEh">pic.twitter.com/g9bk2swQEh</a></p>
&mdash; Humourcasm (@Humourcasm) <a href="https://twitter.com/Humourcasm/status/876468150933614592">June 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Now Indian Social Media Tweeps ... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndVsPak?src=hash">#IndVsPak</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hockey?src=hash">#Hockey</a> <a href="https://t.co/Pp7V74BUUW">pic.twitter.com/Pp7V74BUUW</a></p>
&mdash; Kamaljii (@kamaljii) <a href="https://twitter.com/kamaljii/status/876458366910050308">June 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hi Indian team, thanks for losing today. I can bare your lose but not another song of Dhinchak Pooja. Heights of sacrifice<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/indvspak?src=hash">#indvspak</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ct17?src=hash">#ct17</a> <a href="https://t.co/kapcvn1BCE">pic.twitter.com/kapcvn1BCE</a></p>
&mdash; Kunal Sinha (@Kindlekan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kindlekan/status/876522997477064704">June 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Indian fans one by one right now ..<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CT17?src=hash">#CT17</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiavsPakistan?src=hash">#IndiavsPakistan</a> <a href="https://t.co/JCzTepv9Cy">pic.twitter.com/JCzTepv9Cy</a></p>
&mdash; Grizz (@GrizzKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/GrizzKhan/status/876456601267425280">June 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Soon after the match, memes started flooding social media

India may have lost the Champions Trophy final against Pakistan by 180 runs, but it hasn't lost its sense of humour. Soon after the match, memes started flooding social media. Here's how India reacted to its defeat. Where is Ravindra Jadeja's home? #IndVsPak pic.twitter.com/Uie0TlPmWV — Varsha Singh (@varshasinghmcx) June 18, 2017 × What Pandya might be doing to Jadeja #IndVsPak RT if u agreepic.twitter.com/edr27jykxA — AAP Ka Mehta (@DaaruBaazMehta) June 18, 2017 × Jadeja entering in the dressing room.#INDvPAK #IndVsPak pic.twitter.com/g9bk2swQEh — Humourcasm (@Humourcasm) June 18, 2017 × Now Indian Social Media Tweeps ... #IndVsPak #Cricket #Hockey pic.twitter.com/Pp7V74BUUW — Kamaljii (@kamaljii) June 18, 2017 × Hi Indian team, thanks for losing today. I can bare your lose but not another song of Dhinchak Pooja. Heights of sacrifice#indvspak#ct17 pic.twitter.com/kapcvn1BCE — Kunal Sinha (@Kindlekan) June 18, 2017 × Indian fans one by one right now ..#CT17 #IndiavsPakistan pic.twitter.com/JCzTepv9Cy — Grizz (@GrizzKhan) June 18, 2017 ×

Champions Trophy: India lose title, not humour