Kohli's Record-Breaking Century Powers India to Dominant Win Over Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025!"

 

India Triumphs Over Pakistan: Kohli's Heroics and Kuldeep's Magic Seal a 6-Wicket Victory in Champions Trophy 2025

Dubai, February 23, 2025 — In a high-octane clash at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan with a commanding 6-wicket win, securing their second consecutive victory in the group stage.

The spotlight shone brightly on Virat Kohli as the cricket maestro not only clinched his 51st ODI century but also shattered records by becoming the fastest player to score 14,000 ODI runs, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli’s masterclass ended in style, with a crisp boundary that sealed both his century and India’s chase of 242 runs.

India’s chase was calm and calculated, with Kohli leading from the front. Despite a brief stutter early on, Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya steadied the innings with a crucial partnership, keeping the scoreboard ticking. As Kohli found his rhythm, Pakistan’s hopes of a comeback began to fade.

Earlier in the day, India’s bowlers displayed their prowess, bundling out Pakistan for 241 runs. Kuldeep Yadav spun a web around the Pakistani batters, bagging 3 wickets in quick succession — including the prized scalps of Salman Agha and Shaheen Shah Afridi in consecutive deliveries.

Saud Shakeel top-scored for Pakistan with a gritty 62, while Khushdil Shah's late surge of 38 runs helped the hosts inch closer to the 250-run mark. However, wickets fell at regular intervals, derailing their momentum.

India’s bowling attack worked in perfect harmony — Axar Patel dismissed Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan, Hardik Pandya took out half-centurion Shakeel, and Ravindra Jadeja sent Tayyab Tahir packing for just 6 runs.

The defending champions, Pakistan, now face an uphill battle with two consecutive losses in the tournament. Their semi-final hopes hang by a thread as they await a series of favorable outcomes in the remaining group matches.

As for India, the win not only boosts their confidence but solidifies their place as formidable contenders for the Champions Trophy title. With Kohli in record-breaking form and the bowlers firing on all cylinders, India marches ahead with their eyes firmly set on glory.

What’s next? India will look to maintain their unbeaten streak in the group stage, while Pakistan must regroup and rally if they wish to keep their title defense alive.

Stay tuned for more action and updates from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025!