[14] Much of the pre-match analysis envisioned a strong contest between India's batting lineup and Pakistan's bowling side, both of which were considered the strengths of their respective teams and remained formidable in this tournament.

[15] They lost their second match to Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, despite posting a total of 321, in what turned out to be the highest successful run-chase in Champions Trophy history.

[19] India won their final group game, a must-win encounter against South Africa, comfortably by 8 wickets.

In the semi-final, India faced Bangladesh, and put in yet another dominating display, winning comfortably by 9 wickets and sealing a final with Pakistan.

[21] Marais Erasmus of South Africa and Richard Kettleborough of England were named as the on-field umpires for the final.

[24] Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected his side to field first, sending Pakistan in to bat.

Zaman, who seemed to have been out for 3 runs, only for a no-ball by Jasprit Bumrah to save him, continued on his way to a 92-ball century – his first at ODI level – eventually falling to Hardik Pandya on the first ball of the 33rd over.

In the third over, Virat Kohli was dropped in the slips for just five runs but caught on the next ball by Shadab Khan at point.

[29] Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif posted a congratulatory message on social media,[30] and announced a cash reward of Rs.

[36] Twenty-one Indian men who were allegedly celebrating Pakistan's victory were charged under India's sedition laws, and remanded in custody.

[39][40] Two days after the match, India coach Anil Kumble stepped down from his position, amid reports of a rift between him and some of the players including captain Virat Kohli.

[41][42][43] Pakistan's ICC team ranking for ODIs improved from eighth to sixth position, jumping ahead of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.