What happened the last time India met Pakistan in the Champions Trophy?

With India set to face Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, take a look at what happened the last time the Men in Blue met Pakistan in the tournament.

Cricket fans around the world couldn’t ask for more as the ultimate rivalry is back, this time in the iconic ICC Champions Trophy. India is set to face Pakistan on February 23 in Dubai, a clash expected to draw massive attention. And why not? Both teams are strong contenders and will be eager to make their mark. However, beyond the rivalry, there’s a lot at stake, especially for Pakistan, who are also the hosts.

On one hand, India made a quality start to the Champions Trophy 2025, securing a victory against Bangladesh. On the other hand, Pakistan had a disappointing start, losing their first game against New Zealand by 60 runs. They will now be desperate to get their campaign back on track. However, the reality is that the Men in Blue are currently doing most things right, making Pakistan’s challenge even tougher.

One thing Pakistan can take confidence from before heading into this crucial match is their last meeting with India in this prestigious tournament. They have some happy memories to cherish. So, what happened the last time India faced Pakistan in the Champions Trophy? Let’s take a look.

IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2017 final

Almost eight years ago, India and Pakistan faced off in the ICC Champions Trophy final, a match many Indian cricket fans would rather forget. Despite a strong campaign in the 2017 edition, where India had already defeated Pakistan in the group stage, the final proved to be a completely different story, with an unpredictable Pakistan emerging victorious.

Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl first, putting Pakistan in to bat. It was Fakhar Zaman who completely dominated the Indian bowlers. He had a stroke of luck early on when he nicked a delivery to wicketkeeper MS Dhoni while on 3, but Jasprit Bumrah had overstepped, resulting in a no-ball. Capitalising on this lifeline, Zaman went on to score a well-deserved century, making 114 runs.

He was well supported by Mohammad Hafeez, who used his experience to play a crucial knock of 57 runs, helping Pakistan post a massive total of 338 runs.

In response, India struggled right from the start, losing three wickets for under 40 runs. Mohammad Amir was the star of the bowling attack, dismissing key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While Hardik Pandya showed some resistance with a quickfire 76, his run-out in the 27th over sealed India’s fate. As a result, Pakistan secured a dominant 180-run victory, clinching their maiden Champions Trophy title under Sarfaraz Ahmed.

IND vs PAK ODI Head to Head