Pakistan defeated India in the 2017 Champions Trophy final by 180 runs, marking their first ICC tournament victory against India. Fakhar Zaman’s century and Mohammad Amir’s fiery spell were the highlights.
Before the 2017 final, India had a perfect record against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, winning all three encounters (2002, 2004, and 2013).
Their first Champions Trophy meeting in 2002 ended with no result due to rain in Colombo. Both teams shared points.
Pakistan secured their first Champions Trophy win over India in 2004, chasing down 201 runs in a tense finish, with Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Yousuf playing crucial roles.
In the 2013 Champions Trophy, India dominated Pakistan in a rain-affected game in Birmingham, winning comfortably by 8 wickets, with Shikhar Dhawan leading the charge.
Hardik Pandya hit three consecutive sixes off Hasan Ali in the 2017 final, making it one of the most expensive final overs (23 runs) in a Champions Trophy final.
Pakistan’s 180-run win over India in the 2017 final remains the biggest margin of victory in any ICC Champions Trophy final.
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