- India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai, led by Virat Kohli’s 51st ODI century.
- Pakistan’s loss leaves them at the bottom of Group A with two defeats and a negative net run rate.
- Mohammad Rizwan admitted that Pakistan’s qualification now depends on other teams’ results.
India dominated Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 clash, securing a comfortable six-wicket win. Batting first, Pakistan managed to score 241 runs, with Saud Shakeel (62) and Mohammad Rizwan (46) making notable contributions.
Virat Kohli’s brilliance with the bat ensured a smooth chase for India, as he remained unbeaten while scoring his 51st ODI century. With this victory, India almost confirmed their semifinal berth, while Pakistan’s chances now rest on other results.
Champions Trophy 2025: India’s Dominance, Pakistan’s Struggles
Pakistan’s campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025 has taken a significant hit with two consecutive losses. Their inability to handle pressure and capitalize on strong starts has cost them dearly. Rizwan acknowledged that the team lacked execution and must rely on external factors to stay in the tournament.
Kohli’s century was a masterclass in composure and aggression, reaffirming his status as one of cricket’s greatest chasers. His cover drives, despite being a risky shot, played a crucial role in this knock. The win also marked Kohli reaching 14,000 ODI runs, a testament to his consistency.
The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry remains one of the sport’s most-watched spectacles, drawing millions of viewers globally. This match further solidified India’s upper hand in recent ICC tournaments against their arch-rivals.
Despite the defeat, Pakistan still has a faint mathematical chance of advancing. However, they must deliver a commanding performance against Bangladesh and hope for favorable outcomes in other matches.
India’s emphatic victory highlighted their tournament dominance, while Pakistan’s struggles exposed their inconsistencies. With semifinals in sight, India will look to maintain their form, while Pakistan faces an uphill battle to stay alive.
“It’s a ‘catch-22’. It has been my weakness, but I’ve also scored a lot of runs with it.” – Virat Kohli on his cover drive, after his match-winning century.
