Champions Trophy 2025: India beats Pakistan

In a gripping encounter at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, India secured a dramatic six-wicket victory against Pakistan, chasing down a target of 242. Virat Kohli was the star of the match, scoring an unbeaten 100 – his 51st ODI.

His innings was pivotal in India’s chase, earning him the Player of the Match award. Kohli’s century was not just match-winning but also historic, making him the first player to score a century against Pakistan in all three major ICC tournaments.

This victory has propelled India closer to the semi-finals.

Kohli breaks Tendulkar’s record

Virat Kohli has achieved the distinction of becoming the fastest batsman to accumulate 14,000 ODI runs, accomplishing this feat in his 287th innings during the Champions Trophy match against Pakistan in Dubai.

Kohli is only the third batter to score 14,000 in ODIs after Sachin Tendulkar, who reached the landmark in 350 innings, and Kumar Sangakkara, who took 378 innings. Kohli reached 14,000 runs in 63 fewer innings than Tendulkar.

Pakistan’s dream shattered

Pakistan’s cricket team, after suffering losses against New Zealand and India, finds itself at the bottom of Group A in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

However, they still have some hope for the semifinals.

For Pakistan to advance, a series of specific results must occur:

– Bangladesh has to defeat New Zealand.

– Pakistan has to defeat Bangladesh by a huge margin.

– India has to defeat New Zealand. Fans and analysts are buzzing with discussions on these potential scenarios, highlighting the slim yet possible path for Pakistan to move forward in the tournament.