Pakistan won the toss and invited India to bat first. India scored 225 for seven in 40 overs before the defending champions overhauled the target in 29.2 overs to become world champions for the second time.

The hosts lost only four wickets during their chase at the Pindi cricket stadium.

For India, Shahbash Boya topped the score with 54. His efforts were complemented by Daleep Mandis who fell three runs short of a 50.

However, the duo's efforts were negated by the Pakistani fielders, who built pressure on the India, making the players struggle for every run.

India accumulated 225 runs in 40 overs, but the total proved inadequate as Noor Qureshi slammed an unbeaten 102 to guide the hosts to victory with more than 10 overs in hand.

Muhammad Akram (62) and Aamir Isfaq (47) also chipped in as Pakistan flayed the Indian attack.

Daleep Mandis and Nana Gee got one wicket each for India.

Noor Qureshi of Pakistan was declared man of the match for his brilliant hundred.