- The hashtag ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ trended on Twitter on Sunday.
- It was the five-year anniversary of their team’s ICC Champions Trophy final victory.
- The Pakistani team, led by Sarfaraz Ahmed, defeated arch-rivals India in the final.
Pakistani cricket fans were ecstatic as the hashtag ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ trended on Twitter. It was the five-year anniversary of their team’s ‘historic’ ICC Champions Trophy final victory; over arch-rivals India.
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The year 2017 will go down in Pakistan cricket history as one of the most memorable. In 2017, the Pakistani team, led by Sarfaraz Ahmed, won their first Champions Trophy; and the victory appeared to be even more meaningful because they defeated arch-rivals India in the final. Pakistan advanced to the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy after easily defeating hosts England in the semi-final. To qualify for the final, the Indian team defeated Bangladesh by nine wickets. Pakistan managed to beat India and win the CT2017 trophy.
Five years ago, eighth-ranked 🇵🇰 overcame the odds to record a special #CT17 title victory!
In this presentation, we recall the incredible journey, narrated by the team members, head coach and chief selector 👏
📺 Watch the documentary here ➡️ https://t.co/bFn3JgoNjq pic.twitter.com/sNVIBHM4Tv
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 18, 2022
Thanks to @SarfarazA_54 for coming and having dinner at my home. We cut this cake to celebrate 5 years of #ChampionsTrophy. Remembering those days & talking abt all if & but scenarios back then, who would have thought that we’ll win it. A great memory to recall. #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/OnvhWmVuIJ
— Rumman Raees (@rummanraees15) June 17, 2022
First ICC ODI tournament win since World Cup 1992 🏆
On this day in 2017, Pakistan beat India by 180 runs to secure their maiden ICC Champions Trophy 👏 pic.twitter.com/O21ItiNzuh
— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2022
What a day that was 5 years ago!Still remember it like it was yesterday! https://t.co/rzAiPympE6
— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) June 18, 2022
Down and out? You bet! Let’s take you to behind the scenes footage of Pakistan’s remarkable journey to the #CT17 title! 😍 #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/i5zM1VWWZ8
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 18, 2022
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