Pakistan vs India: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Clash!  ICC 2025 Match Details

Match Overview

Toss and Teams

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Pakistan's Batting Performance

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Key Bowling Figures

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India's Chase Begins

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Virat Kohli's Milestone

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Supporting Contributions

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Victory Sealed

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Player of the Match

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Tournament Implications

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Match Overview

India faced Pakistan in a crucial Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 23, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium.

Toss and Teams

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. Both teams fielded strong line-ups, with Pakistan making a key change by including Imam-ul-Haq in place of Fakhar Zaman.

Pakistan's Batting Performance

Pakistan posted a total of 241 runs in 49.4 overs. Saud Shakeel top-scored with 62 runs, while Mohammad Rizwan contributed 46 runs. The Indian bowling attack, led by Kuldeep Yadav, effectively restricted Pakistan's scoring.

Key Bowling Figures

Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler for India, claiming 3 wickets for 40 runs. Hardik Pandya also made significant contributions, taking 2 wickets for 31 runs.

India's Chase Begins

Chasing a target of 242, India started cautiously. Despite losing captain Rohit Sharma early to a delivery from Shaheen Afridi, the team maintained composure.

Virat Kohli's Milestone

Virat Kohli anchored the innings, scoring an unbeaten 100 runs. During his innings, he surpassed the 14,000-run mark in ODIs, becoming the fastest player to reach this milestone..

Supporting Contributions

Shreyas Iyer provided valuable support with a well-crafted 56 runs. Shubman Gill also added 46 runs, ensuring stability in the middle order.

Victory Sealed

India successfully chased down the target in 42.3 overs, winning by six wickets. Kohli's century was instrumental in guiding the team to victory.

Player of the Match

For his match-winning performance, Virat Kohli was adjudged the Player of the Match. His century not only secured the win but also reinforced his status as a premier batsman in international cricket..

Tournament Implications

This victory propelled India to the top of Group A, virtually ensuring their spot in the semi-finals. Conversely, Pakistan's defeat placed them in a precarious position, relying on other results to advance in the tournament.