India Defeats Pakistan in Champions Trophy Match – A Thrilling Victory!
India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with Virat Kohli scoring an unbeaten century. Jasprit Bumrah led the bowling attack as India secured a crucial win. Read the full match highlights.
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Dubai, February 24, 2025 – In a high-voltage encounter, India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The intense match, which had cricket fans on the edge of their seats, saw Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century leading India to victory in the much-anticipated face-off.
Match Highlights
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Pakistan’s Innings:
Batting first after losing the toss, Pakistan set a competitive total of 241 runs in 50 overs, with Babar Azam scoring 78 runs and Mohammad Rizwan contributing 55. India’s bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah (3/38) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/44), restricted Pakistan from reaching a higher score. -
India’s Chase:
Chasing 242 runs, India faced early setbacks, losing both openers within the first 10 overs. However, a solid partnership between Virat Kohli (103 off 115 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (68 off 80 balls)* anchored India’s innings. Kohli’s calm yet aggressive approach ensured that India reached the target comfortably in 47.2 overs. -
Key Performances:
- Virat Kohli (103 off 115 balls) – Match-Winning Century*
- Shreyas Iyer (68 off 80 balls) – Crucial Support
- Jasprit Bumrah (3/38) – Leading Bowler for India
- Babar Azam (78 off 92 balls) – Top Scorer for Pakistan
Post-Match Reactions
Virat Kohli, who was awarded the Player of the Match, expressed his excitement:
"Playing against Pakistan is always special. I just focused on building my innings and staying till the end. Happy to contribute to the team’s victory!"
Indian captain Rohit Sharma praised the team’s effort:
"Our bowlers did a fantastic job in restricting Pakistan, and then Virat and Shreyas played a mature innings. This win gives us great momentum for the tournament."
Pakistan captain Babar Azam acknowledged India’s dominance:
"We started well but lost wickets at crucial moments. Credit to India for their performance. We’ll come back stronger in the next match.
With this victory, India now tops Group A and moves closer to securing a semi-final berth. Pakistan, on the other hand, faces a must-win situation in their remaining group-stage matches.
India’s next match in the Champions Trophy 2025 will be against South Africa in Abu Dhabi on February 27.
The India-Pakistan rivalry lived up to its hype yet again, delivering another thrilling contest. With Virat Kohli’s match-winning century and an all-round team performance, India once again asserted its dominance over its arch-rivals in ICC tournaments.
