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ICC Champions Trophy: Day 14 wrap

All the news, highlights and stuff you may have missed from another day's action at this ICC ODI event

The points that matter

- Pakistan have stunned the cricket world with a shock win over a hapless England in the first semi-final. Thrashed by India in their opening match, the eighth-ranked side was written off, but have stormed into the decider courtesy of a brilliant fast-bowling display and a clinical batting performance that led to an eight-wicket win against the hosts. 

Pakistan's opening pair flays England

- England declared themselves deserved favourites in the build-up to this Champions Trophy, but for all their posturing, the pressure of the knockout clash told as Eoin Morgan's men reverted to type, crumbling to 211 all out en route to a spectacular exit from the tournament. As a result, their wait for a first piece of 50-over global silverware will continue for another two years, when they get another shot on home turf at the World Cup. 

- India captain Virat Kohli indicated he was likely to again include Ravi Ashwin in his side's semi-final against Bangladesh tonight in Birmingham

Tweet of the day

Former England captain Michael Vaughan had long backed England to win the tournament, proclaiming the current batting line-up to be the best the country has ever produced in the 50-over format. So their spectacular implosion must have been tough to watch for the proud Englishman. 

Stat of the day

England could only manage 15 fours in their entire innings, and no sixes. It was the fewest boundaries they'd scored in any match since the 2015 World Cup. The fact it came in the most crucial innings since that tournament will doubtless torment Eoin Morgan and his side.  

Quirky Moment

Well you just have to watch this one, and let commentator Nasser Hussain explain!

Nature calls ... but Stokes can't find a toilet

Pic of the day

Pakistan barely put a foot wrong all day, but when they did, they even made it look good, as this stumble-turned-wicket-celebration from Junaid Khan proved!

Image Id: 521C8B4738464E0EBB8394712DB2E431 Image Caption: Junaid Khan's novel celebration for the wicket of Moeen Ali // Getty

Hero of the day

Hasan Ali. The right-arm quick has been outstanding throughout the tournament, and his 10 wickets are the most by any bowler and the most by a Pakistani ever at the Champions Trophy. His 3-35 from 10 overs formed the backbone of his team's high-quality assault of the much-hyped England attack, as he expertly took advantage of a little bit of life in the Cardiff deck. 

Hasan leads Pakistan rout of England



What's up next?

Tonight's second semi-final is an all-subcontinent affair between neighbours India and Bangladesh at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Regardless of the outcome, it will be an all-subcontinent affair in the final as well, to be played Sunday night at The Oval in London. 


Champions Trophy 2017 Guide

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Schedule


1 June – England beat Bangladesh by eight wickets

2 June – New Zealand v Australia, No Result

3 June – Sri Lanka lost to South Africa by 96 runs

4 June – India beat Pakistan by 124 runs

5 June – Australia v Bangladesh, No Result

6 June – England beat New Zealand by 87 runs

7 June – Pakistan beat South Africa by 19 runs (DLS method)

8 June – Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets

9 June – Bangladesh beat New Zealand by five wickets

10 June – England beat Australia by 40 runs (DLS method)

11 June – India beat South Africa by eight wickets

12 June – Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets

14 June – First semi-final (England v Pakistan), Cardiff (D)

15 June – Second semi-final (Bangladesh v India), Edgbaston (D)

18 June – Final, The Oval (D)


19 June – Reserve day (D)