Pakistan qualify for ICC Champions Trophy Final

Azhar Ali’s and Fakhar’s Partnership was match winning.

Pakistan completely outclassed the English side at Cardiff as they convincingly won the semifinal of ICC Champions Trophy by 8 wickets.

Pakistan beat England by 8 wickets to reach the final of the Champions Trophy! #CT17 pic.twitter.com/ngzkxmJpDs

— ICC (@ICC) June 14, 2017

Pakistan chased the required target of 212 runs by two wickets in 37.1 overs.

English batting line was completely destroyed by some really fine bowling from Pakistani bowlers as the whole team got out for 211 in 49.5 overs.

Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and decided to field first in the first semifinal of 2017 Champions Trophy on a used pitch in Cardiff, similar to the one at which Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in a nail-biter.

ICC Champions Trophy Final will be held on Sunday 18 June vs the winner of second semi final to be decided. Pakistan will play ICC Champions Trophy Final for the first time.