Pakistan today beat England by eight wickets to enter their maiden Champions Trophy final in Cardiff, continuing their sensational run in the tournament. Pakistani restricted the formidable England batting line-up to 211 after skipper Sarfraz Ahmed opted to bowl on a used surface. For the visitors, pacer Hasan Ali ended up with a three wicket-haul for the third time in as many games. While chasing, Pakistan cruised to complete the target in 37.1 overs, after openers Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman provided a perfect start. The duo shared an 118-runs stand off 127 balls ensuring Pakistan gets home comfortably. In the second semifinal tomorrow, India will take on Bangladesh in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Match is slated to begin at 3 PM. The winner will meet Pakistan in the final at the Oval on Sunday.
News On AIR | June 15, 2017 12:02 AM
Champions Trophy: Pakistan defeats England by 8 wickets