Well played ‘padosi’: How cricket fraternity reacted to Pakistan's historic win

This is Pakistan's first ICC title triumph since their 2009 World Twenty20 win. Photo: AP

NEW DELHI: An inspired Pakistan hammered a blundering India by 180 runs to lift the ICC Champions Trophy, riding on a scintillating hundred from rookie opener Fakhar Zaman and a sensational bowling spell from Mohammad Amir. This is Pakistan's first ICC title triumph since their 2009 World Twenty20 win but more importantly it broke the jinx of not performing against India in big ticket matches. For a team that can't play international cricket at home due to security issues, the victory has far-reaching implications. Here's how Twitter reacted to Pakistan's historic win:

This performance will be remembered long by both Indian and Pakistani fans :) Pakistan 've made this #CT17 truly memorable

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 18, 2017

Congratulations to Team Pakistan on their great performance in winning #CT17 And how wonderful to watch Fakhar's raw talent in action. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 18, 2017

Wow wow wow unbelievable performance by team green. It feels like deja'vu after winning the 1992 WCup. I am over the moon #PakistanZindabad

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) June 18, 2017

Congratulations Pakistan on a really comprehensive victory today. Well played, deserved winners and a great result for Pakistan cricket. — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 18, 2017

This is a great victory for Pakistan, especially after the loss in the first match. The replacements have added zeal & Sarfaraz has led well

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 18, 2017

Well played, padosi...completely outplayed us in all departments. Sarfaraz's captaincy, Fakhar's batting & Hassan's bowling turned it around — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 18, 2017

Congratulations Pakistan. Worthy winners after a dramatic comeback to the Champions Trophy

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 18, 2017

Pakistan show the way, played the way a champion team should. Congrats @TheRealPCB #CT17 #PakistanZindabad — Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) June 18, 2017

Pakistan triumphs are always very special because they come against extreme odds. Well done Pakistan cricket ! 👏👏👏#CT17

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) June 18, 2017