Pakistan have not played a Test match at home since 2009 because of security issues and South Africa-born Arthur said: "I just know it'll mean a massive amount to them".
He said: "Beating England the way we did showed just how much talent there is in this side". He, however, scored a fantastic 52-ball 63 against Sri Lanka; albeit for a losing cause.
But Sarfraz, who has had a fine tournament in his triple role of captain, wicket-keeper and batsman added: "You saw how well we bowled in the "death overs" against South Africa and also Sri Lanka".
"I didn't realise the magnitude of that innings and the win till I met a few soldiers of Indian army at an event in Delhi weeks later". A final match is happening after 10 years. I am very hopeful of their win especially after the way India have played in the tournament so far.
"Pakistan has surprised everyone in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 after being ranked eighth coming into the tournament, and was well and truly beaten in its first match against India. I've learnt a lot how to handle certain things, (but) that can only happen when you're able to connect with yourself first", Kohli said.
India's captain Virat Kohli dives to make a catch as he attends a nets practice session at The Oval in London.
"I think the game is between two teams, two countries and not individuals".
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Thomas admitted that as he walked up the 18th fairway Saturday afternoon, he wasn't aware that he was on the verge of history. Opens aren't supposed to be played under par!" they'll scream right before telling the neighbor kids to get off their lawns.
India head into Sunday's Final as the rightful favourites to reclaim the ICC Champions Trophy against their traditional rivals. It's the 2006 ICC U-19 World Cup in which Pakistan colts defeated their arch rivals by 38 runs in a low-scoring final at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. While Hardik Pandya has been patchy with the ball, Kedar Jadhav's performance against Bangladesh will help Kohli to play around with his fifth bowlers' option.
"This (pressure) is a part of being an Indian cricketer, you have to find a way to deal with it". It has not had any adverse impact on India's total as yet but can India can afford the same strategy in the final as well?
The batting department for Pakistan under the likes of opener Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman followed by Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez will look to flourish against India having got to good starts in the previous matches but failing to build lethal partnerships.
All logic points to an Indian victory but nomadic Pakistan are never more unsafe than when they "cornered" and could provide a final twist to a tournament that has been blighted by bad weather and one-sided games.
India, who have made it to their fourth final in the last seven ICC events starting since ICC World Cup 2011, have a brilliant 12-2 winning record against Pakistan in ICC events.
Former star batsman Amir Sohail has alleged that Pakistan resorted to match fixing during their run to the final of the ongoing Champions Trophy cricket tournament.
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