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Champions Trophy 2025 is just days away, to be hosted in Pakistan and UAE.

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Let's recall 5 unforgettable moments from Champions Trophy history:

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1. Virender Sehwag's off-spin

The fiery opener took the wickets of Jacques Kallis, Mark Boucher and Lance Klusener to take India to the CT 2002 final.

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2. West Indies' dramatic victory

Windies No. 9 and No. 10 Courtney Browne and Ian Bradshaw stiched a 71-run stand to help them clinch the CT 2004 title.

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3. England stun South Africa at home

Both sides scored 300+ and Graeme Smith's 141 went in vain, as England knocked hosts SA out of CT 2009.

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4. Lasith Malinga stars in nail-biter

Defending only 138, the SL pacer ripped NZ apart, but the latter crossed the finish line with one wicket left in the CT 2013 game.

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5. Jasprit Bumrah's fatal no-ball

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman survived as Bumrah bowled a no-ball, and made India pay with a ton in the CT 2017 final.

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5 Unforgettable Champions Trophy Moments

Champions Trophy 2025 is just days away, to be hosted in Pakistan and UAE.

Let's recall 5 unforgettable moments from Champions Trophy history:

1. Virender Sehwag's off-spinThe fiery opener took the wickets of Jacques Kallis, Mark Boucher and Lance Klusener to take India to the CT 2002 final.

2. West Indies' dramatic victoryWindies No. 9 and No. 10 Courtney Browne and Ian Bradshaw stiched a 71-run stand to help them clinch the CT 2004 title.

3. England stun South Africa at homeBoth sides scored 300+ and Graeme Smith's 141 went in vain, as England knocked hosts SA out of CT 2009.

4. Lasith Malinga stars in nail-biterDefending only 138, the SL pacer ripped NZ apart, but the latter crossed the finish line with one wicket left in the CT 2013 game.

5. Jasprit Bumrah's fatal no-ballPakistan opener Fakhar Zaman survived as Bumrah bowled a no-ball, and made India pay with a ton in the CT 2017 final.