India were favorites to beat Pakistan, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament. In the opening Champions League game between the two teams, India had comprehensively beaten Pakistan.
India were favorites to beat Pakistan, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament. In the opening Champions League game between the two teams, India had comprehensively beaten Pakistan.
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Fans watched on around the world. At a barbershop in Amrista, India fans watched the much-anticipated final in London between two great cricketing nations.
Fans watched on around the world. At a barbershop in Amrista, India fans watched the much-anticipated final in London between two great cricketing nations.
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Supporters of both sides created a colorful picture at the Oval, where the final was being held.
Supporters of both sides created a colorful picture at the Oval, where the final was being held.
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Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman hit a spectacular century to take Pakistan to 338-4, setting India a target that had never been achieved in the final of an International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament.
Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman hit a spectacular century to take Pakistan to 338-4, setting India a target that had never been achieved in the final of an International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament.
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Fans were engrossed and in Islamabad, young fans took in the action on their smart phones.
Fans were engrossed and in Islamabad, young fans took in the action on their smart phones.
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For some, attending the final In London was reason enough to go all-out with the face paint. This particular fan was dressed to impress. <br />
For some, attending the final In London was reason enough to go all-out with the face paint. This particular fan was dressed to impress.
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Young Indian cricket fans in Kolkata, West Bengal -- wearing face masks of their favorite players, including India's captain Virat Kohli -- were full of hope for the defending champions.
Young Indian cricket fans in Kolkata, West Bengal -- wearing face masks of their favorite players, including India's captain Virat Kohli -- were full of hope for the defending champions.
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It was a beautiful day in south London at the Oval. But the odds were against a Pakistan side that had last won a global 50-over tournament in 1992 when the then Imran Khan-inspired Pakistan team lifted the World Cup.
It was a beautiful day in south London at the Oval. But the odds were against a Pakistan side that had last won a global 50-over tournament in 1992 when the then Imran Khan-inspired Pakistan team lifted the World Cup.
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Pakistan's total, however, had put the underdogs in control and their fans used every available vantage point to watch an incredible final.
Pakistan's total, however, had put the underdogs in control and their fans used every available vantage point to watch an incredible final.
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Pakistan's Mohammad Amir tore through India's top order to help reduce the defending champions to 54-5.
Pakistan's Mohammad Amir tore through India's top order to help reduce the defending champions to 54-5.
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India were rattled and fans in New Delhi despaired as their team limped to 158 -- suffering a 180-run defeat.
India were rattled and fans in New Delhi despaired as their team limped to 158 -- suffering a 180-run defeat.
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Pakistan, ranked No.8 in the world, celebrated a victory no one expected and one which will live long in the memory.
Pakistan, ranked No.8 in the world, celebrated a victory no one expected and one which will live long in the memory.
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Pakistan's team prayed after their convincing victory. "I feel really special," all-rounder Imad Wasim told CNN Sport. "Winning in England is something special."
Pakistan's team prayed after their convincing victory. "I feel really special," all-rounder Imad Wasim told CNN Sport. "Winning in England is something special."
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In Pakistan's capital Islamabad, cricket fans waved their national flag as they celebrated through the night.
In Pakistan's capital Islamabad, cricket fans waved their national flag as they celebrated through the night.
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Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman started the tournament as an uncapped drinks carrier and ended it with a maiden one-day international hundred in just his fourth appearance.
Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman started the tournament as an uncapped drinks carrier and ended it with a maiden one-day international hundred in just his fourth appearance.
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Pakistan's win made front and back page news in Pakistan.
Pakistan's win made front and back page news in Pakistan.
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"We have a young team and credit to my boys," said Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed after the match.
"We have a young team and credit to my boys," said Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed after the match.
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