Dubai, February 24, 2025: India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium, with Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100 off 111 balls leading the charge. The victory boosted India’s tournament standing and pushed Pakistan closer to elimination. Kohli also became the fastest batsman to surpass 14,000 ODI runs, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record.
Post-match, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan lauded Kohli’s fitness and ability to perform under pressure. He admitted that despite their best efforts, Kohli controlled the game with ease, proving his critics wrong with a match-winning knock.
