ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final: India vs Pakistan, 5 things Virat Kohli's men did wrong

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18:  Fakhar Zaman of Pakistan celebrates reaching his century during the ICC Champions Trophy Final between India and Pakistan at The Kia Oval on June 18, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
The young Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman slammed a big hundred in the final after an early let off

#1 Hardik Pandya's run out

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18:  Hardik Pandya of India hits out for six runs during the ICC Champions Trophy Final between India and Pakistan at The Kia Oval on June 18, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Despite some aggressive batting from Hardik Pandya, India fell short by a big margin

Although the three top men were dismissed early, India still believed as they had a rather strong middle order. However, panic set in and except for Hardik Pandya, none of the Indian middle order batsmen put up a fight. The hard-hitting all-rounder went on a six-hitting spree, clubbing Shadab Khan for three sixes on the trot before a mix-up with Jadeja resulted in his run-out.

Pandya looked in sublime touch and seemed intent on bringing India close to the target. However, with him on 76, Jadeja pushed one to cover while Pandya set off for a non-existent run. Jadeja hadn't called him through and did not bother sacrificing his wicket either as Pandya found himself on the same side as the Indian spinner. The accuracy of Hafeez's throw barely mattered as there was no way back for Pandya or India.

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