The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 lived up to expectations, with India securing a dominant 6-wicket victory at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The game witnessed an outstanding performance by Virat Kohli, who anchored the chase with a magnificent century, leading India to victory.
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| Image of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli raising his bat in celebration after scoring 100 runs against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025, with a cheering stadium crowd in the background |
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| Illustration of Indian cricket team celebrating a thrilling victory against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025, with players hugging each other and waving flags in joy |
Match Summary
Match: India vs Pakistan, 5th Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Result: India won by 6 wickets
Pakistan’s Innings: 241-10 (49.4 Overs)
After winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bat first but struggled to build substantial partnerships.
Top Performers for Pakistan:
Pakistan was bowled out for 241 in 49.4 overs, with India’s bowlers putting up a disciplined effort.
Indian Bowling Performance:
Kuldeep Yadav: 3/40 (9 Overs)
Hardik Pandya: 2/31 (8 Overs)
Ravindra Jadeja: 2/40 (7 Overs)
India’s Innings: 244-4 (42.3 Overs)
Chasing 242, India started strong, with Shubman Gill (46 off 52) and Shreyas Iyer (56 off 67) providing stability. However, it was Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100 off 117 balls that sealed the game for India in style.
Top Performers for India:
Virat Kohli: 100* (117)
Shreyas Iyer: 56 (67)
Shubman Gill: 46 (52)
India comfortably chased the target in 42.3 overs, winning by 6 wickets.
Pakistan’s Bowling Performance:
Shaheen Afridi: 2/74 (8 Overs)
Abrar Ahmed: 1/28 (10 Overs)
Khushdil Shah: 1/43 (7.3 Overs)
Turning Points of the Match
Kuldeep Yadav’s 3-Wicket Haul: His breakthrough spell restricted Pakistan’s middle order, preventing them from crossing the 250-run mark.
Virat Kohli’s Masterclass: A calm and composed century, guiding India to victory with ease.
Shreyas Iyer’s Support Role: His crucial partnership with Kohli ensured India stayed ahead in the chase.
Key Takeaways
India’s batting depth and experience proved to be the game-changer.
Pakistan’s inability to capitalize on a strong start led to their downfall.
India’s bowlers executed their plans effectively, especially in the middle overs.
Final Thoughts
India’s clinical performance has set the tone for the rest of their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. With Kohli back in form and the team firing on all cylinders, India will be a tough contender for the trophy.
What’s Next?
India will now face their next group-stage opponent with high confidence, while Pakistan needs to regroup and bounce back stronger in their upcoming matches.
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🏏 India Defeats Pakistan by 6 Wickets in Champions Trophy 2025! 🇮🇳🔥
📍 Match: PAK vs IND | 5th Match, Group A | Champions Trophy 2025
📍 Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
📍 Result: India won by 6 wickets
🏏 Pakistan Innings: 241-10 (49.4 Ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|
| Imam-ul-Haq | 10 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 38.46 |
| Babar Azam | 23 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 88.46 |
| Saud Shakeel | 62 | 76 | 5 | 0 | 81.58 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk) | 46 | 77 | 3 | 0 | 59.74 |
| Salman Agha | 19 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 79.17 |
| Tayyab Tahir | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Khushdil Shah | 38 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 97.44 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Naseem Shah | 14 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 87.50 |
| Haris Rauf | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 114.29 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras: 17 (b 0, lb 8, w 9, nb 0, p 0)
Total: 241-10 (49.4 Ov)
Fall of Wickets:
41-1 (Babar Azam, 8.2) | 47-2 (Imam-ul-Haq, 9.2) | 151-3 (Rizwan, 33.2) | 159-4 (Saud Shakeel, 34.5) | 165-5 (Tayyab Tahir, 36.1) | 200-6 (Salman Agha, 42.4) | 200-7 (Shaheen Afridi, 42.5) | 222-8 (Naseem Shah, 46.4) | 241-9 (Haris Rauf, 49) | 241-10 (Khushdil Shah, 49.4)
Bowling Performance:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 8 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5.40 |
| Harshit Rana | 7.4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.90 |
| Hardik Pandya | 8 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3.90 |
| Axar Patel | 10 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.90 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 9 | 0 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.40 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 7 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.70 |
🏏 India Innings: 244-4 (42.3 Ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|
| Rohit Sharma (c) | 20 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Shubman Gill | 46 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 88.46 |
| Virat Kohli | 100 | 117 | 9 | 0 | 90.09 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 56 | 67 | 5 | 1 | 83.58 |
| Hardik Pandya | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Axar Patel | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Extras: 11 (b 0, lb 0, w 11, nb 0, p 0) | | | | | |
| Total: 244-4 (42.3 Ov) | | | | | |
Fall of Wickets:
31-1 (Rohit Sharma, 4.6) | 100-2 (Shubman Gill, 17.3) | 214-3 (Shreyas Iyer, 38.5) | 223-4 (Hardik Pandya, 39.6)
Bowling Performance:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 8 | 0 | 74 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9.20 |
| Naseem Shah | 8 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.60 |
| Haris Rauf | 7 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.40 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 10 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.80 |
| Khushdil Shah | 7.3 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.70 |
| Salman Agha | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
🏆 Match Summary:
✅ India won by 6 wickets!
🔥 Star of the Match: Virat Kohli – 100 off 117 balls* 💯
👏 Kohli led from the front with a magnificent century, sealing the victory for India in style! This win gives India a strong start in their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign! 🇮🇳💙
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