Everything you need to know - including where to place your money - ahead of Sunday's showdown...
The final TV broadcasters the world over were dreaming of.
India and Pakistan will meet in this summer’s Champions Trophy for the second time, in front of what is certain to be a feverish Oval atmosphere.
The smart money has to be on India.
Virat Kohli’s side swept Bangladesh away easily in Thursday’s semi-final, restricting their opponents to a modest score before swashbuckling their way to victory for the loss of just one wicket.
Their tournament record against Pakistan adds up favourably, too, winning 13 of 15 ICC global event meetings.
Pakistan, though, have grown into this tournament, producing arguably the performance of the fortnight to knock out favourites England on Wednesday.
And in Hasan Ali, they will field the competition’s leading wicket-taker.
Taking all of that into account, these are our best bets for Sunday’s showdown:
India to win (-3.5 wickets/27.5 runs)
Not one match has gone to the final over – or even been particularly close – in this competition so far.
Back India to complete that pattern with easy victory on Sunday at {ODDS:164470874:17/20}.
Highest opening partnership: India
India’s two openers – Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma – top the tournament’s run-scoring charts.
After yet another significant stand in the semi-final, this is a sure bet at {ODDS:164470654:3/5}.
MS Dhoni v Sarfraz Ahmed total runs: Sarfraz Ahmed
Dhoni has not batted in three of India’s four matches, and a repeat is perfectly possible here considering the strength of India’s top order.
Sarfraz, meanwhile, is far more likely to be called upon.
He scored a match-winning 61 in his side’s crucial group-stage victory over Sri Lanka, so back him to beat his counterpart at {ODDS:164475853:5/4}.
Hasan Ali: Over 1.5 wickets
The tournament’s top wicket-taker is unlikely to slow down now.
Having mystified England in the semi-final, he carries form and confidence into this game that did not exist when he struggled against India in their group meeting.
Back him at {ODDS:164475073:3/5}.
Kohli Win Toss, Top Match Run-Scorer & MOM
OK, the first part of this bet is a 50/50 gamble.
But if Kohli did win the toss, he would likely set up a chase for his side.
That is when the world’s best batsman comes into his own. Back this at {ODDS:164519531:10/1}.
