And we’re down to two and what a spectacular two we have for the ICC
Champions Trophy 2017 final. In possibly the best way to close out a
tournament for all involved – especially for ICC to get fans thronging
The Oval – is an India vs Pakistan Final. Playing their fourth Champions
Trophy final, a record, India – captained by Virat Kohli
– are going for the third title. On the other hand are Pakistan who are
seeking their first. Incidentally and surprisingly, this is their first
50-over final in ICC events. Catch live scores and updates from India
vs Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final.
India vs Pakistan Live Score and Updates, Champions Trophy Final: So India have won the toss and elected to bowl first. Virat Kohli says that they are going in with an unchanged squad. Mohammad Amir will play for Pakistan. Rumman Raees is back in the dressing room. Pakistan going for the tried and tested
TEAMS:
India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (C), Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (WK), Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan: Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed (C, WK), Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Junaid Khan
1420 hrs IST: Before toss, why not read what makes this final a key affair and has BCCI-ICC scrambling . And our preview to this first 50-over final in ICC events between these two teams
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1400 hrs IST: PITCH REPORT: Dead grass on the pitch. It is a fresh pitch and hasn’t been used in the tournament. Dark areas visible on the surface. Wicket ends have been roughed up which could help Pakistan’s reverse swing. “Plenty of runs in it and is packed for a belter,” says Nasser Hussain
1350 hrs IST: A look at the difference between the experience of two countries. Yuvraj has played seven ICC finals while Pakistan have played four.
1345 hrs IST: Fans already in attendance and plenty of colours all around.
