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India Crushes Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025 | Kohli’s Century Seals Victory

Date: 24-feb-2025

India Crushes Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025 | Kohli’s Century Seals Victory

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli’s Century Leads India to Victory

In a highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India secured a dominant six-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100 powered India to a smooth chase, securing their spot in the semi-finals.

Match Summary: India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025

1. Pakistan's Innings – Slow Start, Quick Collapse

Pakistan, after winning the toss, chose to bat first but struggled to build momentum. Despite a solid start, India’s disciplined bowling attack restricted them to 241 runs in 49.4 overs.

Top Performers from Pakistan:

  • Saud Shakeel – 62 runs (74 balls)
  • Mohammad Rizwan – 46 runs (55 balls)
  • Babar Azam – 38 runs (49 balls)

India’s Best Bowlers:

  • Kuldeep Yadav – 3/40 in 9 overs
  • Jasprit Bumrah – 2/34 in 8 overs
  • Mohammed Siraj – 2/45 in 9.4 overs

India’s Chase – Kohli Leads with a Masterclass

Chasing 242, India dominated from the start. While Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill provided a steady opening, it was Virat Kohli who stole the show with an unbeaten 100 runs off 111 balls.

Key Performers in India's Batting:

  • Virat Kohli – 100* (111 balls) [Man of the Match]
  • Shreyas Iyer – 56 runs (63 balls)
  • Rohit Sharma – 38 runs (32 balls)

Kohli’s Milestone: 51st ODI Century & 14,000 ODI Runs

With this innings, Virat Kohli achieved two incredible milestones:

  • Scored his 51st ODI century – becoming the highest-century scorer in successful chases.
  • Crossed 14,000 ODI runs, becoming the fastest player in history to do so.

Post-Match Statement by Kohli:

“It’s always special to play against Pakistan. I just wanted to stay at the crease and finish the match for my team.”

Pakistan’s Struggles – What Went Wrong?

1. Lack of Big Partnerships

  • Pakistan’s batsmen got starts but couldn’t convert them into big scores.
  • Middle-order collapse led to a below-par total.

2. Bowling Struggles Against Kohli & Iyer

  • Despite a few early wickets, Pakistan’s bowlers failed to break the Kohli-Iyer partnership.
  • Star pacer Shaheen Afridi managed just 1 wicket in 8 overs.

3. Fielding Errors Costly for Pakistan

  • Dropped catches and misfields added extra runs for India.
  • A missed stumping chance of Kohli proved critical.

Points Table & Qualification Scenario

With this six-wicket win, India now leads Group A with 2 victories and qualifies for the semi-finals.

Updated Group A Standings:

  • 1. India – 2 wins, 4 points (Qualified for Semis)
  • 2. Pakistan – 1 win, 2 points
  • 3. Sri Lanka – 1 win, 2 points
  • 4. Afghanistan – 0 wins, 0 points

Social Media Reactions – Fans Celebrate Kohli’s Heroics

As expected, social media erupted with praise for Kohli and India’s win. Cricket legends, fans, and analysts hailed Kohli’s ability to chase under pressure.

Top Social Media Reactions:

  • Sachin Tendulkar: “A chase master at work again! Kohli proves why he’s the best!”
  • Harsha Bhogle: “Kohli is built differently when it comes to chasing! Absolute masterclass.”
  • Pakistani Fans: “Our team was outclassed today, but credit to Kohli and India!”

What’s Next for India & Pakistan?

India has now sealed its semi-final spot and will play its next match against Sri Lanka to maintain top position in Group A.

Upcoming Matches:

  • India vs Sri Lanka – February 28, 2025
  • Pakistan vs Afghanistan – February 29, 2025 (Must-win game for Pakistan)

Final Thoughts – India’s Dominance in ICC Tournaments

Once again, India has proved its dominance in ICC tournaments by delivering a clinical performance against Pakistan. Virat Kohli’s match-winning century will be remembered as one of the best in India vs Pakistan cricket history.

Stay tuned for more updates on ICC Champions Trophy 2025!

Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information from various online sources. We do not claim absolute accuracy or completeness. Readers are advised to cross-check facts independently before forming conclusions.

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