India vs Pakistan, final

India vs Pakistan, final

Irfan Pathan celebrates the dismissal of Pakistan opener Kamran Akmal during the final ODI of the tri-series at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his teammates failed to climb the run-mountain, as Pakistan shoved a 25-run defeat down India's throat to win the tri-series.

India vs Pakistan, final

Pakistan's left-handed opener Salman Butt, who was retired hurt on 129, celebrates after reaching his century.

With Pakistan Cricket Board chief Nasim Ashraf in attendance, Shoaib Malik and his under-pressure teammates had extra reason to put up a better show and they decided to take a slow but steady approach which clearly paid off.

India vs Pakistan, final

Younis Khan, who was named man of the match for his brilliant 108 off just 99 deliveries, celebrates on reaching his century.
After twin tons by Butt and Younis (108) propelled Pakistan to 315 for three, India faltered early in their chase and eventually folded for 290 in 48.2 overs.

India vs Pakistan, final

The Pakistan team is delighted to see the back of dangerous opener Virender Sehwag, dismissed for 2 by paceman Sohail Tanvir.
A strong start was pre-requisite for such a mammoth chase and with Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir in red hot form, India expected another solid foundation from the openers.

But the law of averages finally caught up with Sehwag, who scratched around for his two runs before giving Shoaib Malik a simple catch off Tanvir at mid-off in the second over.

India vs Pakistan, final

A dejected Gambhir walks back to the pavillion after being dismissed by Umar Gul for a well made 40 runs.

Gambhir played a cut short towards backward point only to be caught by substitute fielder Nasir Jamshed, to leave India reeling at 79 for three inside 13 overs.

India vs Pakistan, final

Shahid Afridi appeals successfully for a caught behind decision against Yuvraj Singh.
The left hander scored 56 off 59 balls, including 5 fours and a six.

India vs Pakistan, final

Pakistan team pose after beating India by 25 runs to win the tri-series final.
Despite dominating the tournament with characteristic ruthlessness, the Indians failed when it mattered most and choked in the final, allowing an under-pressure Pakistan to avenge their league match defeat and run away with the silverware.