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The **2017 ICC Champions Trophy** final between **India** and **Pakistan** was a historic match, played on **June 18, 2017**, at **The Oval** in London. Pakistan's stunning victory over India in this final was one of the most remarkable upsets in cricket history.
### Key Highlights:
1. **Pakistan's Batting Performance:**
- Pakistan won the toss and elected to field.
- India was dismissed for just **158 runs** in **30.3 overs**.
- **Mohammad Amir** was the standout bowler for Pakistan, taking **3 wickets for 16 runs** in 6 overs. His spell was instrumental in India's collapse, as he dismissed key players such as **Rohit Sharma**, **Virat Kohli**, and **Shikhar Dhawan** early in the innings.
- India struggled against the pace and swing of the Pakistani bowlers, and only **Hardik Pandya** (76 runs) made a significant contribution with the bat.
2. **Pakistan's Run Chase:**
- Pakistan comfortably chased down the target of **159 runs** in just **26 overs**, winning by **180 runs**.
- **Fakhar Zaman**, the hero for Pakistan, played an exceptional innings, scoring **114 runs off 106 balls**. His knock was a vital part of Pakistan's run chase.
- Pakistan lost just **3 wickets** in their chase, with **Mohammad Amir** contributing with the bat as well.
3. **Pakistan's Dominance:**
- Pakistan's victory by **180 runs** was a huge margin, and they made history by winning their first-ever **ICC Champions Trophy**.
- The Indian team, who had been unbeaten in the tournament up until then, were outplayed in all departments of the game.
4. **Awards:**
- **Fakhar Zaman** was named **Player of the Match** for his brilliant century.
- **Shikhar Dhawan** of India was awarded the **Player of the Tournament** for his consistent performance throughout the series.
This victory was especially significant for Pakistan as it was their first-ever Champions Trophy win and served as a massive confidence boost for the team. India, on the other hand, faced criticism for their inability to handle pressure in such a crucial match, particularly with their top order falling apart early on.
The 2017 Champions Trophy final is remembered for Pakistan's clinical performance and the unpredictability of cricket, where they managed to defeat the favorites, India, in a resounding manner.
