Ranking the top 3 greatest Champions Trophy finals of all time

While the Champions Trophy might not quite rival the World Cup in terms of grandeur and magnitude, the tournament surely has its own unique prestige. There have been quite a few memorable games which have been played over the past nine seasons, including the ongoing one.

As of the commencement of the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 which will be played between India and New Zealand, there have been eight finals played previously. The aforementioned sides will square off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 9. 

The knockout games, and in particular, the summit clashes of the marquee ODI tournament have been dazzling spectacles. There has always been immense buzz on the same across editions; for the finals have always featured the best sides of respective editions. 

Top 3 greatest Champions Trophy finals of all time

3.  Pakistan vs India, The Oval (2017)

Pakistan put on 122 for the first wicket after India opted to field first. Fakhar Zaman was dismissed when his side's score was 200, but only after stroking a majestic 114. Babar Azam contributed with a solid 46, while Mohammad Hafeez stayed unbeaten till the end. Pakistan ended up with 338/4 on the board. Bhuvneshwar Kumar ended up as the most economical bowler for India, yielding figures of 1/44 in 10 overs.

India's top three batters were undone by a fiery Mohammad Amir spell. At one point, India were reduced to 72/6 after 17 overs. Hardik Pandya struck a belligerent 76 off 43. His dismissal was indirectly the final blow. Hasan Ali ended up with 3/19. Amir had also bagged a three-wicket haul to his name. Pakistan ended up as commanding victors by 180 runs.

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