India secured a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage match held in Dubai on February 23, 2025. This thrilling encounter saw outstanding performances from both teams.
Pakistan’s Struggle with the Bat
Pakistan, opting to bat first, posted 241 runs in 49.4 overs. Saud Shakeel top-scored with 62 runs, while captain Mohammad Rizwan contributed 46 runs. However, India’s bowlers dominated, with Kuldeep Yadav taking 3 wickets for 40 runs and Hardik Pandya adding 2 wickets for 31 runs.
Kohli’s Masterclass Seals the Win
India’s chase was guided by an unbeaten 100-run knock from Virat Kohli, marking his 51st ODI century. Shreyas Iyer(56) and Shubman Gill (46) played crucial supporting roles. India comfortably reached the target at 244/4 in 42.3 overs, with 45 balls to spare.
India Tops Group A
With this victory, India now leads Group A, increasing their chances of securing a semi-final spot. Meanwhile, Pakistan faces elimination unless they win their next matches and rely on other results.
This match was another memorable India-Pakistan clash, with Kohli’s century and India’s strong bowling performance making the difference.
