Top 3 underdog achievements in the 21st century

#2 Pakistan, ICC Champions Trophy, 2017

Pakistan, ICC Champions Trophy, 2017

Not even an ardent Pakistani fan would've given their team any chance when they landed in London for the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.

Things went from bad to worse when the Men in Green were humbled in the opening encounter by their arch-rivals, India.

Win against South Africa and Sri Lanka was followed by a shellacking of hosts England in the semi-finals to set up the finale with their arch-rivals, India.

Pakistan hadn't won an ICC game against India since Champions Trophy 2009 and with the hammering, they'd received at the hands of the Men in Blue in the initial stage of the tournament, no one had really given them a chance.

Pakistan batted first and was given a reprieve initially when Jasprit Bumrah induced an outside edge from Fakhar Zaman on a no-ball. It proved to be a pivotal moment in the game as Zaman en-route to a swashbuckling hundred helped Pakistan post 5-338 in 50 overs.

Zaman's tenacity was matched by Amir's fiery spell in which he nipped out Rohit, Kohli and Dhawan to leave India reeling at 3-38. Yuvraj and Dhoni followed suit and suddenly India was staring at a massive defeat.

Pandya's baptism with fire saw him rocket his way to a 43-ball-76 giving India a glimmer of hope. But a moment of madness from him and Jadeja between the wickets accounted for Pandya's downfall and eventually summed up India's day.

An absolutely humbling it was, and the 'cornered tigers' suddenly were the Champion of Champions.