Dubai, February 24, 2025 – Cometh the hour, cometh the man! Virat Kohli once again proved why he is India’s ultimate match-winner as he smashed his 51st ODI century to take India to a dominating victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025! Chasing 242, India wrapped up the match with 7.3 overs to spare, making a tough game look ridiculously easy.
Pakistan, batting first, could never really break free as India’s bowlers kept them in check. Despite a fighting 62 from Saud Shakeel, the team managed only 241 in 49.4 overs—way below par against a side like India. And then came the chase, or should we say, the Kohli masterclass! Rohit Sharma gave India a solid start, but it was Kohli who stamped his authority on the game. Cool, calm, and absolutely ruthless—he toyed with the Pakistani attack and finished the job like only he can.
With this emphatic win, India has tightened its grip on Group A and taken a massive step toward the semi-finals. Next up—New Zealand on March 2, and if this form continues, they will be the team to beat in this tournament!
India vs Pakistan is never just a game; it’s an emotion, a battle of nerves, and yesterday, India showed exactly why they own this stage! Kohli, yet again, reminded the world—big players rise in big matches!
