Perhaps the drive to consciously re-couple with Pakistan proved compelling, even overpowering, as India brushed aside Bangladesh by nine wickets to book a Sunday date with its other, more fancied neighbour at The Oval for the Champions Trophy finale.
ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2017
Bullish India set finale date with Pakistan

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli powered India's chase with an unbeaten 178-run stand for the second wicket © Getty
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