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Virat Kohli has found a winning formula during the ICC Champions Trophy and must now stick to it in the final to beat Pakistan, says former India skipper Rahul Dravid.

India skipper Virat Kohli should avoid making any changes to the team for the Champions Trophy summit clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday, believes former captain Rahul Dravid.

India will be taking on bitter rivals Pakistan on Sunday in a bid to defend their title. It is the first time the two teams are clashing in the final of an ICC event since the 2007 World T20 tournament.

“I think Virat has to stick to what’s worked well for him. India loves chasing, we saw that today. They have got some really experienced players who have played in big pressure games, they know how to handle these kind of situations and I think this is a tactic that works for them,” Dravid who is an ‘ESPNcricinfo Match Day analyst right now, said.

“People might question why are you only getting 4.8 run average in the first 10 but you know that’s how they like to set up their innings with Rohit and Shikhar, knowing fully well that they have got the power at the back end of the likes of you know, Hardik Pandya, Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Kedar Jadhav, Jadeja.”

“So you know they have got some big power that can make up a lot of runs in the end as well, as long as they can keep wickets in hand, they play spin well through the middle as well. So look, I won’t change anything, India’s batting has been exceptional,” he added.

India have done well chasing but if they have to put up a mammoth total in the final then lower-order batsmen Kedar Jadhav and Hardik Pandya might have to play a big role, feels Dravid.

“I think if you get Pakistan chasing in the final, anything above 280, you would be happy. Look if we have the batsmen in hand, and they do play the extra batsman, Kedar Jadhav, at 6 and they have Hardik Pandya at 7 and they have shown that he can be pushed up a little bit,” he said.

“It will be case of pushing one of up through the middle, Jadhav is a very good player against spin we know that, he does take it on. And if you are in that position, I guess you could do that, push Pandya or Jadhav ahead of even Yuvraj and Dhoni and have a crack.”

As for Pakistan, Dravid said experienced cricketers Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez will need to step up if the team has to have any chance against India.

“It’s a fantastic final. I guess Pakistan have something to prove, that they can put up a better performance than they did at the start of the tournament,” Dravid said.

“They are going to need people like Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez, their two most experienced players to really step up if they want to win this game,” he added.

Talking about Pakistan’s bowling, Dravid said: “You know they’ve probably learned from the last time they played India, in that they didn’t take wickets and India hurt them really badly in the last seven or eight overs, so they can’t afford to let that happen again.

“One of the nice things about Hasan Ali is the length that he bowls.He pitches the ball up, he gets people to drive and I think that’s one of the reasons, in these kind of conditions, he takes wickets.”

Article Courtesy – The Hindustan Times

The Cricket Advisory Committee of the BCCI will meet on Friday to review situation in Indian dressing room. Anil Kumble’s days as Indian cricket team coach seem numbered.

There is a strong indication that Anil Kumble’s job as the Indian cricket team’s head coach is on the line.

Although the Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman, is keen that the former leg-spinner continue at least till the end of the limited overs series in the West Indies, Kumble may not like to continue.

As per Kumble’s one-year contract with the BCCI, his terms expires at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy but the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators, led by Vinod Rai, wants Kumble to continue only if he is keen.

While reports of rift with captain Virat Kohli may not be totally true, Kumble’s presence in the dressing room is not welcomed by senior players, revealed a top BCCI source.

“Yes, players do not want him and there will be a change in coach for sure,” the official said.

The question is when?

“The CAC is really worried about this issue and given the fact that the Caribbean series is upon us, this is not the right time to change the coach. But it will eventually happen,” said the Board official.

LONDON MEETING

The CAC is meeting in London on Friday to find a solution. While the three wise men didn’t want to be hasty in finding the right replacement, Kumble may not want to stay on.

If India can beat Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy at The Oval on Sunday, it will be good occasion for Kumble to end his association with the Indian team.

After all, Kumble has been synonymous with success even though Kohli believes it is a “team game and success is not anybody’s personal”.

Given the clash of personalities, Kumble could well decide not to continue.

KOHLI LOVES BANGAR

Kohli once again spoke highly of batting coach Sanjay Bangar after India battered Bangladesh by nine wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal at Edgbaston on Thursday.

Not only Bangar, Kohli mentioned about Raghu, one man who throws balls to players trying to perfect their strokes for hours during nets.

“Bangar’s inputs have been priceless. If I have become a better batsman, it’s because of Bangar and Raghu,” said Kohli.

The separation with Kumble would have been smoother if Kohli was not involved in this mess, said the BCCI official.

Should Kohli be given the superpowers to even select a coach?

That’s not an ideal scenario for the CAC. That will be setting a bad precedent too.

Given the fact that Ganguly believes in complete powers for the team captain, Kohli may just win the battle.

One thing is for sure, Virender Sehwag is a rank outsider even though the CAC, which has the complete faith of the BCCI, is keen on an Indian head coach.

Soumitra Bose – Article Courtesy – The Hindustan Times

According to Anil Kumble’s one-year contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), his term expires at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 but the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (COA), led by Vinod Rai, wants him to continue only if he is keen.

There is a strong indication that Anil Kumble’s job as the Indian cricket team’s head coach is on the line.

Although the Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman, is keen that the former leg-spinner continues at least till the end of the limited overs series in the West Indies, Kumble may not like to.

As per Kumble’s one-year contract with the BCCI, his term expires at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy but the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators, led by Vinod Rai, wants Kumble to continue only if he is keen.

While reports of rift with captain Virat Kohli may not be totally true, Kumble’s presence in the dressing room is not welcomed by senior players, revealed a top BCCI source. “Yes, players do not want him and there will be a change in coach for sure,” the official said. The question is when?

“The CAC is really worried about this issue and given the fact that the Caribbean series is upon us, this is not the right time to change the coach. But it will eventually happen,” said the Board official.

TIGHT LIPPED

The Indian team will travel to the Caribbean on June 20 for the limited-overs series. A decision on who will travel as coach with the team will be taken in the next 48 hours.

No one wanted to confirm. Everyone HT spoke to was tight lipped and that raises suspicion that something is amiss.

If India beat Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday, it will be a good occasion for Kumble to end his association with the Indian team.

KOHLI LOVES BANGAR

Kohli once again spoke highly of batting coach Sanjay Bangar after India battered Bangladesh by nine wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal at Edgbaston on Thursday.

Not only Bangar, Kohli mentioned Raghu, one man who throws balls to players trying to perfect their strokes for hours during nets.

“Bangar’s inputs have been priceless. If I have become a better batsman, it’s because of Bangar and Raghu,” said Kohli.

The separation with Kumble would have been smoother if Kohli was not involved in this mess, said the BCCI official.

Should Kohli be given the superpowers to even select a coach? That’s not an ideal scenario for the CAC. That will be setting a bad precedent too. Given the fact that Ganguly believes in complete powers for the team captain, Kohli may just win the battle.

One thing is for sure, Virender Sehwag is a rank outsider even though the CAC, which has the complete faith of the BCCI, is keen on an Indian head coach

Soumitra Bose – Article Courtesy – The Hindustan Times

Speaking about what is expected to be a high-voltage second clash, Kohli was nonchalant.

Pakistan’s “magnificent turnaround” has impressed him but India captain Virat Kohli says there is nothing that his side needs to be overtly concerned about ahead of the Champions Trophy final against the arch-foes on Sunday.

India eased past Bangladesh to enter the finals while Pakistan got the better of more fancied England in their semifinal clash.

India have already beaten Pakistan in the ongoing tournament during the preliminary stage.

Speaking about what is expected to be a high-voltage second clash, Kohli was nonchalant.

“What we are going to try to do is repeat the similar sort of cricket that we have played so far, knowing the strengths and weaknesses they have. Obviously, we will have to plan a bit according to that, but I don’t know if there’s much that we need to change as a team,” he said.

“I don’t think we need to look too far away from what we are doing as a group, I think focus on our skills and our abilities and believe in ourselves on that particular day, and we will give ourselves a good chance to go out there and do some good things for the team,” he added.

Asked if India made a statement to their bitter rivals with the nine-wicket triumph over Bangladesh last night, Kohli dismissed the suggestion.

“There are no statements in this game, honestly. On the day you arrive, if you are not feeling well mentally, it doesn’t matter whether you are 100 or whether you had a convincing victory.

“And there will be days, when you score a zero and you feel great on the day as you have won a game of cricket.

That’s how this game goes, and that’s the beauty of this game,” said Kohli when asked if Pakistan will be rattled by India’s performance.

“No one is a winner beforehand, and you can’t predict anything in this game. We have seen some really surprising results, and it’s been amazing for the fans to watch and for the players to be a part of, as well. We just want to enjoy the finals and we deserve to be there,” the skipper had a calm confidence in his tone.

But, he insisted that his team never takes anything for granted.

“We played some really good cricket. We are not going to take anything for granted for sure. It doesn’t matter whether we win by nine wickets, we win by one wicket. We are just going to go there and try to do the same things again and again. Be bowling as a team, and hopefully the results will come,” he added.

He was all praise for Pakistan team’s turnaround in the competition.

“Yeah, I am very impressed. The turnaround has been magnificent. Obviously, if you reach the finals, you have to play some good cricket, and credit to them, they have turned around things for themselves really well.

“They have beaten sides that looked really strong against them, but the belief just showed on the field the way they played together as a team, and you know, regardless of who you play in the finals, it’s always going to be challenging because once you start thinking that it’s a big game, then your mindset changes,” the skipper gave a peek into the mindset of an international team.

Article courtesy – The Hindu

Breaking new ground: India fans will hope Virat Kohli will take his rich vein of form into the final.  Gives credit to batting coach Sanjay Bangar and throw-down specialist Raghavindra

When he pushed Sabbir Rahman to long-off and jogged over for a single, Virat Kohli did not immediately realise what he had accomplished.

A congratulatory message appeared on the big screen a moment later, and a cheer went up all around Edgbaston. Kohli acknowledged it with a half-wave of the bat, gave Rohit Sharma at the other end a thumbs up, and carried on.

As far as milestones go, 8,000 runs in one-day cricket is perhaps not the grandest, but it is yet another endorsement of his abilities that Kohli has got there quicker than anyone else.

Thursday’s knock was flawless and brutal, full of the sort of shots we are now used to seeing: half-volleys driven with ease, gaps picked with inch-perfect precision, and rubbish from part-timers dismissed with contempt.

It was Kohli’s finest effort at this Champions Trophy, although it was slightly overshadowed by Rohit Sharma’s smooth century.

“I was feeling really good,” he said afterwards. “I wanted to give myself some time, 10-15 balls, I always do that. Last time around, we lost an early wicket, so I had to play with a bit more patience.

“Today was an opportunity to express myself. As I got going after 30-35, I grew in confidence and when you’re coming onto the ball and hitting the short ball well, you know you’re playing well.”

The India captain now has scores of 81 n.o., 0, 76 n.o. and 96 n.o. in four innings at the tournament and it seems like he has barely broken sweat.

Perhaps, it is so because of how routine he has made all this seem: a fifty does not stand out anymore. Kohli effectively made the same point last week, defending A.B. de Villiers’ supposed loss of form.

“I actually empathize with him,” he had said. “I go through this a lot as well. You set [really high] standards for yourself and then [when you don’t meet them], people get shocked.”

It was de Villiers’ record Kohli smashed against Bangladesh, getting to 8,000 in 175 innings, seven fewer than his good friend needed.

It was not that long ago that Kohli was going through a bit of a trough — by his standards, of course. The Australia Test series was a disappointment and the IPL — in comparison to his colossal deeds the year before — was only middling.

He arrived in London having led India through a long home season of cricket without much of a break, when his Champions Trophy began against an unpleasant backdrop, with reports of discord between skipper and coach.

And yet Kohli’s batting this last fortnight has been thoroughly dominant; the runs have not stopped flowing.

“I’m really enjoying the way I’m batting,” he said on Thursday. “For me the number of runs do not matter at this stage. I’m really enjoying the process. It gives me joy that whatever I’m practising and how I prepared after the IPL is paying off in this tournament.

“I’m pretty happy getting the team across the line. It doesn’t matter if it’s three figures or two or even one.”

Some credit for his success had to go to Sanjay Bangar, India’s batting coach, and Raghavindra, the team’s throw-down specialist from the NCA, he pointed out.

“On a personal level, I can say that whatever improvements I’ve had in my batting over the last two years is because of these two. Their input is priceless, they have taken my batting to another level.”

Today, only two active players have more ODI runs: Yuvraj Singh (8,622) and M.S. Dhoni (9,338). And Kohli has seven years on both of them. He will carry on, scoring more runs, breaking new ground, defining a new normal.

Indian fans will hope Sunday is no exception.

Shreedutta Chidananda – Article courtesy – The Hindu

When we’re good we’re very good, but when we’re bad we’re very poor, says Pakistan bowling coach

Azhar Mahmood says he’s not one for statistics, but he knows some numbers rather well. Pakistan’s head-to-head record against India in ODIs is 72-52, he pointed out at the Oval on Friday.

However, Pakistan has never beaten India in the ICC World Cup, and both of its wins in the Champions Trophy (in 2004 and 2009) came in pool matches.

It was time, the former Pakistan all-rounder and current bowling coach felt, to end India’s dominance in ICC events.

“Overall, if you see our record, we’ve beaten India quite often. Definitely, they have had an upper hand in ICC tournaments, but now things have changed and this is the time for us to change the script,” he said.

It wouldn’t be a shock if Pakistan beat India, he stated.

“We’re playing good cricket. It won’t be a shock. We were No. 8 when we came here and no one gave us credit. At the start, someone asked me who would be in the final, and I said Pakistan. Because I believe in my boys and if the boys can believe that, we can go and win this one.”

Pakistan did not want to be known as an unpredictable side, Mahmood insisted.

“We played against England last year, they got 440 against us but we beat them in Cardiff with good planning and the way the bowlers executed our plans. That’s why we’re so unpredictable and that’s why we have a lot of following.

“Because if we play good cricket we can beat any team. When we’re good we’re very good but when we’re bad we’re very poor. We want to change that — me and Mickey Arthur and all the coaching staff, we want to bring those things together.”

It would mean a lot to Pakistan to defeat India and win a trophy, Mahmood said.

“India refused to play against us; we’re playing now on a bigger stage. It’s like the Ashes; it’s bigger than the Ashes. We haven’t been playing cricket at home; this is an ICC event and we’re ranked No. 8.

“Two months back we were fighting to qualify for the World Cup and now if we win this one, it will be a great boost for us. It will be a good gift for the nation for Eid.”

Amir may play

He said, Mohammad Amir had recovered from the back spasms that kept him out of the semifinal against England and was fit to play on Sunday.

“He bowled today. He had no problem whatsoever. Back spasms take two days anyway. We’ll definitely go with Amir, but we don’t mind, if Amir is not playing, then we have Rumman Raees.

“Raees is a quality bowler as well and he showed in the semifinal that he can do the job for us.”

Hasan Ali had shaken off a calf niggle, Mahmood added. “He’s one of the best bowlers Pakistan have right now. He’s a wicket-taker, and the reason for our wins is that he comes in the middle period and takes wickets.

“We have an attacking option now with the old ball and new,” he said.

Shreedutta Chidananda – Article Courtesy – The Hindu

The skipper speaks about the game-changing decision to bring in Kedar Jadhav

Captain Virat Kohli on Friday said that the game-changing decision to bring in Kedar Jadhav was jointly taken by him and former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Jadhav dismissed set batsmen Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim after their 121—run stand to get India back on track in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy here. India won the match by nine wickets.

Kohli said that he wanted to restrict and wickets from Kedar were bonuses.

“Wickets were honestly a bonus as Hardik went for a few in his first three. So we wanted to give him a bit of a break and cover up overs through Kedar and with one left-handed batsmen (Tamim), we knew that he had the ability to get in two, three, dot balls to the left-hander every over. But it ended up changing the whole game for us,” an elated Kohli said after the match.

But Kohli didn’t wish to take all the credit.

“Yeah, when moves like this pay off, I won’t take the whole credit. Obviously, I asked MS, as well, and we both decided that Kedar is a good option at the moment, and he bowled really well. Credit to him.

“Kedar doesn’t bowl much in the nets, but he is a smart cricketer. He knows where the batsmen get troubled, and if you can think like a batter when you are bowling, it’s obviously a bit of an advantage to any bowler. So I think that today he executed plans perfectly.”

For his new ball bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kohli was effusive in his praise.

“Well, they were outstanding. Especially, the last two games they have been terrific initially and in the later stages, as well, their wicket-taking ability is something that the opposition is aware of.

“So they are always careful going hard against these two guys, and yeah, their length after the Sri Lanka game has been impeccable. It’s been consistent, line close to the batsmen, always there with an opportunity to get a wicket, as I mentioned.

“Even in conditions, which are not offering too much, bowling such lines that we can produce wicket-taking opportunities,” said Kohli.

Article Courtesy – The Hindu

India-Pakistan matches are among the most watched events in sport – What’s the big deal about this final?   The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most intense in all of sport. There is a history of conflict between the two countries, and the cricket rivalry, which stems from the political one, has its own eventful past. With cricket being the most popular sport in both nations, when India and Pakistan play each other in important games, the television audience is often close to one billion – 988 million viewers were estimated to have watched their clash in the 2011 World Cup semi-final.

So what, where, and when is it?  India and Pakistan will meet in the final of the Champions Trophy, a major global cricket tournament, on Sunday, June 18. The match is being played at The Oval cricket ground in London and will begin at 10:30 local time (9:30 GMT, 15:00 Indian Standard Time and 15:30 Pakistan Standard Time).

Is this a rare event?   This is the first major final between India and Pakistan since 2007, when India beat Pakistan in the World T20 tournament. The hype around this game is also magnified by a paucity of matches between the two teams in the past 10 years, a result of political tensions.

What is the origin of the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry?  Before 1947, the regions now known as India and Pakistan were both part of British India. When British rule in India ended, two separate countries – India and Pakistan – were created principally along religious lines, and many people were killed as millions moved home in an attempt to live in the country where they would be part of the religious majority. Since then, India and Pakistan have fought four official wars and have been involved in other conflicts.

So the cricket rivalry is an extension of the political conflict?  While political tension was certainly the origin of the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry, it has, over the years, forged a history of its own. There have been several periods during which the teams have been evenly matched, leading to hard-fought matches, close series and exciting moments.

What is the attitude of the fans towards each other?  While there are India and Pakistan fans who feel animosity towards the other team, there are many who have tremendous respect for the opposition. This is evidenced by the popularity of several Pakistan cricketers in India, and Indian cricketers in Pakistan. Some might even say that at times cricket has helped people from both countries transcend the political climate, communicate with each other, and appreciate the many cultural similarities they share. Cricket tournaments have sometimes been thought of as part of the attempts by the countries to make peace with each other.

Part of the history of this rivalry are many tales of people treating those coming from across the border for a cricket series with warmth and hospitality, incidents of fans applauding opposition players at stadiums and of players making respectful gestures to their rivals. Recently, for example, when the famous Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi retired, the entire India team signed a T-shirt and sent it to him as a gift.

Who has the upper hand historically? While in recent times India have been the stronger team, historically Pakistan still have the edge. In one-day cricket, which is the format being played in the Champions Trophy, Pakistan have won 72 matches to India’s 52. In the late 1980s, Pakistan dominated India, and while the sides were more evenly matched in the 1990s and early 2000s, Pakistan still won more games. Since 2007, there has been a shift in momentum towards India.

So who are the favourites for this game? India start as favourites, because they have been one of the most successful teams over the past seven years in cricket. Pakistan were underdogs in this tournament and have surprised people by making the final. Also, India have a 13-2 record against Pakistan in global tournaments. They beat Pakistan by a big margin earlier in this Champions Trophy.

Is the Champions Trophy an important tournament? While the premier tournament in one-day cricket is the World Cup, the Champions Trophy is the second most prestigious because it features the top eight teams in the world. It is held every four years; this is the eighth edition.

What is special about the venue for the final? The Oval cricket ground is where the first Test match in England was played, in 1880. The final being in London also means that many Indians and Pakistanis who live there will attend the game.

Who are the players to watch in the final?  Virat Kohli, the captain of India, is considered by most to be the best batsman in one-day cricket. He is also, arguably, the most famous cricketer in the world – he has 15.8 million followers on Twitter. Pakistan does not have many established stars, but there are exciting young talents. Hasan Ali, a 23-year-old fast bowler, has been one of the players of this tournament.

Article Courtesy – espncricinfo.com

RG Sharma’s 123 not out in this game provide the tenth occasion of an Indian batsman scoring a hundred in the Champions Trophy. India owns the record for most centurions in the tournament. All the ten hundreds scored by Indian batsmen are detailed below

India also owns the record for most runs scored by a team in the tournament {5660}, most centuries in the tournament {10}, most fifties in the tournament {44},  most boundary fours scored by a team in the tournament {587} and most games  played in  the tournament {28}.  India is one of the four teams that have an aggregate of 5000 plus runs in the tournament. The performance the  four teams – India, England, Sri Lanka and South Africa – is furnished below

RA Jadeja returned with figures of one for 48 in this game. His lone wicket fetched him an aggregate of 16 wickets in the tournament and with the record of most wickets amongst the Indian bowlers. He went past Zaheer Khan who had a tally of 15 wickets in the tournament. The following table lists the Indian bowlers who have captured ten or more wickets in the tournament

As many as seven Bangladesh bowlers went wicket less in this game to provide the 29^th occasion of seven or more bowlers going wicket less in an innings in the history of one day internationals.  It also provides the fifth such occasion for Bangladesh bowlers and fifth such occasion against India in the annals one day internationals

As many as seven Bangladesh bowlers went wicket less in this game to provide the third occasion of seven or more bowlers going wicket less in an innings in the Champions Trophy.  It also provides the second such occasion for Bangladesh bowlers in the tournament and the second such occasion against India in the tournament.

India won this game by nine wickets to  provide  the tenth occasion of a team winning a game by nine or more wickets in the Champions Trophy. All such wins are tabulated below. It is India’s first victory by nine wickets margin in the tournament

India won this game by nine wickets to provide the fourth occasion of a team winning a game by nine or more wickets against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy. All such wins are tabulated below.

India won this game by nine wickets to provide the second occasion of a team winning a game by nine or more wickets in the semi finals of  the Champions Trophy. The first such win was carved by Australia against England at Centurion on 02.10.09. Both the wins are tabulated below.

S Dhawan scored 41 in this game and his run aggregate stood at 680 in the Champions Trophy. He now stands fourth in the list of batsmen who have scored most runs in the tournament. He is one of the seven batsmen who have completed 600 plus runs in the tournament. S Dhawan went past SC Ganguly {665} to occupy the fourth place

S Dhawan scored 41 in this game and his run aggregate stood at 680 in the Champions Trophy. He now owns the record for most runs by an Indian batsman in the tournament. He is one of the three Indian batsmen who have completed 600 plus runs in the tournament. S Dhawan went past SC Ganguly {665} to occupy the first place

RG Sharma-S Dhawan  has partnered most runs – 766 to be precise – in the Champions Trophy. They also became the first pair to add 700 plus runs in the tournament. The next best is 635 runs between S Chanderpaul and CH Gayle.

RG Sharma-S Dhawan and S Chanderpal-CH Gayle are the only two pairs to partner 600 plus runs in the tournament.

RG Sharma-S Dhawan has partnered seven fifty plus runs partnerships in the tournament and own the record for most 50 plus runs partnerships in the Champions Trophy. The next best is five fifty plus runs partnerships between S Chanderpaul and CH Gayle

RG Sharma {123*} and V Kohli  {96*} scored century and ninety in this game to provide the third occasion of a batsman scoring a century and another scoring a ninety in an innings in the Champions Trophy. All the three occasions are tabulated below

RG Sharma {123*} and V Kohli  {96*} scored century and ninety in this game to provide the first occasion of a batsman scoring a century not out and another scoring a ninety not out in an innings in the Champions Trophy.

RG Sharma joined the list of batsmen who have scored a century and a ninety in the Champions Trophy. He became the fifth batsman to accomplish such a feat. All such occasions are tabulated below