Pak vs India: The internet's guide to the Champions Trophy 2017 final

Published June 16, 2017
Pakistan's pace attack will go against India's batting powerhouse in the Sunday final. Photo: File.
Pakistan's pace attack will go against India's batting powerhouse in the Sunday final. Photo: File.

It's on! The subcontinent's biggest cricketing rivalry will play out once again in the final match-up of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017.

As mercurial Pakistan go against a clinical Indian side, millions are expected to tune in for what promises to be an explosive showdown for the title of what is arguably the most competitive 50-over tournament played by national sides.

Pakistan's searing bowling attack will go up against India's defiant batting line-up, and cricket enthusiasts around the world can't wait for the sparks to fly.

The denizens of the internet, not ones to be left behind, have been hyping the match up in their own special way.

Here's our round-up of the most hilariously apt memes circulating on the internet regarding the Champions Trophy final.

This lol moment between Jinnah and Gandhi after Pakistan vs England

The anticipation ahead of the second semi-final

When we found out it was going to be a Pak-India Champions Trophy final

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People in both countries right now

Pakistanis getting ready for the final

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─ AP/File

The real competition will be with ourselves

Best of luck to Team Green!

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