India's innings got off to the worst start possible as the side lost Rohit Sharma (0) and Virat Kohli (5), reducing India to 6/2
India vs Pakistan: I want to congratulate Pakistan, they had an amazing tournament, said Virat Kohli
India has defeated Pakistan in past 5 matches across formats; Kohli has been man of the match in 3
Exuberant fans wish Indian players all the luck for today's match against Pakistan
India has beaten Pakistan in each of their past 5 matches across formats
India is hoping to retain the coveted trophy of ICC Champions Trophy 2017
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Kohli remained wary of his side's status as favourites in the match
'Defeat at Edgbaston is history now, we are now aiming to win this tournament'
The cricket fraternity has come out in unison to praise the Virat Kohli-led Indian team after their resounding nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy to set up another mouth-watering, high-octane clash with Pakistan in the finals on Sunday.After restricting Bangladesh to 264, the defending champions chased down the target riding on the brilliant innings of Rohit Sharma (123 not out off 129 balls) and skipper Kohli (96 not out off 78 balls) with 59 balls to spare at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Thursday.Taking to Twitter, Sachin Tendulkar said, "So proud. Congratulations team India. Great performance by @imVkohli, @ImRo45 & @SDhawan25! My best wishes for the finals against Pakistan."So proud. Congratulations team India. Great performance by @imVkohli, @ImRo45&@SDhawan25! My best wishes for the finals against Pakistan.- sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 15, 2017Suresh Raina? tweeted, "Congratulations #TeamIndia! Well played @ImRo45
Speaking to the press after trouncing Bangladesh, Kohli praised Pak's 'magnificent turnabout'
Memes and tweets have been pouring all over the internet ahead of the Sunday final