ndia vs Pakistan Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli Slams 51st ODI Century, Leads India to Thrilling Six-Wicket Win
India vs Pakistan Live Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli’s 51st ODI Ton Seals India’s Victory Over Pakistan
A late wicket for Pakistan wasn’t enough to derail India’s chase, as despite Shreyas Iyer’s departure, the Men in Blue cruised to victory. Shaheen Afridi’s wides briefly delayed Virat Kohli’s milestone moment, but he sealed the win in style with a boundary, remaining unbeaten on 100 off 111 balls.
Kohli also reached 14,000 ODI runs, becoming the fastest Indian to achieve the feat, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar. His century partnership with Shreyas Iyer ensured India comfortably chased down 242 in Dubai, securing a memorable six-wicket win over their arch-rivals.
Shubman Gill’s aggressive start set the tone for India’s chase, dismantling Shaheen Afridi’s rhythm before falling to a stunning delivery from Abrar Ahmed that crashed into the off stump. Gill’s onslaught erased the early disappointment of Rohit Sharma’s dismissal for 20. Pakistan had a brief opening when Gill mistimed a shot to Khushdil Shah, but a dropped catch left Shaheen burying his face in frustration while Haris Rauf and Mohammad Rizwan looked on in disbelief.
Earlier, Pakistan endured a rollercoaster innings, bowled out for 241 inside 50 overs. After a shaky start, Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel stitched together a century stand, but just as they looked to take control, Kuldeep Yadav (3/40), Axar Patel, and Hardik Pandya (2/31) turned the tide in India’s favor. A late fight from Khushdil Shah (39) helped Pakistan cross 200, but it wasn’t enough to stop India’s dominant chase in Dubai.
Virat Kohli etched his name in the record books by completing his 157th ODI catch, making him India’s most successful fielder in the format. Meanwhile, India’s bowlers tightened their grip on the game, with Kuldeep Yadav dismissing Salman Agha and Shaheen Afridi in successive deliveries, nearly securing a hat-trick. Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja piled on Pakistan’s misery, triggering a collapse that saw Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, and Tayyab Tahir depart within three overs.
Harshit Rana dropped Rizwan on 44, squandering a crucial chance, but Axar Patel made amends by bowling the Pakistan skipper soon after. Earlier, Pakistan sought stability after losing Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq—run out by Axar’s sharp direct hit. Rizwan and Shakeel fought back, putting together a vital stand and briefly accelerating with a burst of boundaries. However, their cautious approach puzzled commentators, as India’s disciplined attack continued to choke Pakistan’s run flow, restricting them to 241 before being bowled out in Dubai.
In a dramatic turn of events, Shubman Gill briefly took over as India’s captain when Rohit Sharma left the field, and he led with authority. Pakistan struggled against India’s disciplined bowling, going 32 balls without a boundary as Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya applied relentless pressure.
India endured an early injury scare when Mohammed Shami, after starting with an 11-ball over, left the field due to leg pain. However, the bowlers stepped up, with Kuldeep Yadav (3/40) and Hardik (2/31) dismantling Pakistan’s lineup, bowling them out for 241 in 49.4 overs. Saud Shakeel fought hard with a fifty (63 balls), while Mohammad Rizwan (46 off 77) and Khushdil Shah (30*) tried to steady the innings.
Chasing 242, Virat Kohli anchored India’s innings with his 74th ODI fifty, before sealing the win with a century. India’s dominance continues, as they maintain a perfect 5-0 record over Pakistan in their last five ODI encounters.
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