India, Feb. 14 -- Pakistan broke the record for their highest succesfull run chase in ODIs and captain Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha played the innings of their lifetime to get the hosts to the final. However, this match may be the title decider for the tri-series, it is also a dress rehearsal for another match between these two sides to be held at the same ground - only that will be the opening night of the Champions Trophy.

New Zealand have been dominant in this tournament, beating Pakistan and South Africa quite comfortably to reach the final. Their big names Kane Williamson, Mitchell Santner Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips have all stepped up and got success with bat or ball in those two matches.

Pakistan, however,...