India Outclasses Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Title: India Outclasses Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli Shines with Record-Breaking Century

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In a thrilling Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23, 2025, India delivered a commanding six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This crucial win strengthens India’s semi-final prospects, while Pakistan now faces an uphill battle to stay in the tournament.

Match Recap:

🔹 Pakistan Innings: Batting first, Pakistan put up 241 runs in 49.4 overs. Saud Shakeel (62 off 76) and Mohammad Rizwan (46 off 77) were the top scorers. India’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Kuldeep Yadav (3/40) and Hardik Pandya (2/31), restricted Pakistan from setting a bigger total.

🔹 India Innings: Chasing 242, India comfortably reached 244/4 in 42.3 overs. Virat Kohli (100 off 108)* anchored the chase with a match-winning century, his 51st ODI ton, while Shreyas Iyer (56) and Shubman Gill (46) provided strong support.

Key Takeaways:

🏏 Kohli’s Record-Breaking Performance:

• Fastest player to cross 14,000 ODI runs.
• Surpassed Mohammad Azharuddin for most outfield catches (158) by an Indian in ODIs.

⚡ Pakistan’s Middle-Order Collapse:

• Despite a steady start, pressure led to batting failures, affecting their total.
• Captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted the team struggled under pressure.

What’s Next?

India looks well-set for the semi-finals, while Pakistan’s future in the tournament depends on upcoming results.

💬 Your Thoughts? Can Pakistan bounce back, or is India’s momentum unstoppable? Share in the comments!