PAK vs IND: In a crucial encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India batsman Virat Kohli performed brilliantly and scored an unbeaten 100 to guide India to a comfortable six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan. The win not only strengthened India’s position in the tournament but also brought Pakistan closer to elimination.
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PAK vs IND: Match Overview
Electric atmosphere at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium set the stage for this much-anticipated Group A encounter. Pakistan posted a total of 241 after electrifying the target after opting to bat first. In reply, India reached the target in 42.3 overs thanks to Kohli’s masterclass and crucial contributions from Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill.
PAK vs IND: Pakistan innings A tale of missed chances
Pakistan’s innings got off to a poor start with early setbacks. Opener Babar Azam displayed some brilliant batting but was soon dismissed for 23 after a delivery from Hardik Pandya edged into the hands of wicketkeeper KL Rahul.
The situation worsened when Imam-ul-Haq was run out after a direct hit from Axar Patel, leaving Pakistan at 47/2. Captain Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel restored a semblance of stability with a 104-run partnership.
Shakeel’s 62 off 76 balls and Rizwan’s 46 off 77 balls helped the team recover, but an inability to accelerate the run rate proved costly. The middle order crumbled under pressure, with Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav exploiting the conditions effectively.
Kuldeep’s impressive figures of 3 for 40 played a key role in restricting Pakistan to a modest total. India’s target: Kohli shines
Chasing 242, India suffered an early setback when skipper Rohit Sharma was bowled for 20 off a fast yorker from Shaheen Shah Afridi. However, the veteran Virat Kohli steadied the innings and led the way with precision. He was well supported by Shubman Gill, who made 46, and Shreyas Iyer, who added 56.
Kohli’s innings was a mix of patience and aggression. He carefully rotated the strike to keep the scoreboard ticking and capitalised on scoring opportunities by hitting seven well-timed boundaries. His unbeaten 100 off 111 balls not only marked his 51st ODI century but also saw him cross the 14,000-run milestone in ODIs, becoming the fastest player to achieve the feat. Underlining India’s dominance, the chase was completed with 45 balls to spare. Key achievements and records
• Fastest 14,000 ODI runs: Kohli became the fastest player to reach the milestone, achieving the feat in just 287 innings, surpassing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.
• 51st ODI century: The knock added another century to Kohli’s illustrious career, cementing his status as one of the greatest players in the format.
• Most ODI catches by an Indian fielder: During the match, Kohli also set a national record for most outfield catches by an Indian player in ODIs, surpassing Mohammad Azharuddin’s long-standing record.
PAK vs IND: Implications for the tournament
The win put India on top of Group A with two consecutive wins, virtually sealing their place in the semi-finals. In contrast, Pakistan’s consecutive losses have jeopardised their chances of progressing, leaving them dependent on results in other matches to stay in the competition.
PAK vs IND: Players’ reactions
Virat Kohli: “It feels good to bat like this in an important match where a semifinal berth was on the line. My job was clear – to control the middle overs, not take risks against the spinners and tackle the fast bowlers.”
Rohit Sharma: “We started off well with the ball. It was a great effort from the bowling unit to restrict them to such a score. Virat loves representing the country and doing what he does best, which he did today.”
Looking ahead: India will look to continue their winning momentum when they face New Zealand in their next group-stage match. Pakistan, on the other hand, face a must-win situation in their final group game and will be hoping for favourable results in the other matches to keep their semifinal hopes alive.
Virat Kohli Statistics
Virat Kohli Batting Stats
| Format | Matches (M) | Innings (Inn) | Runs | Balls Faced (BF) | Highest Score (HS) | Average (Avg) | Strike Rate (SR) | Not Outs (NO) | Fours (4s) | Sixes (6s) | 50s | 100s | 200s |
| Test | 123 | 210 | 9230 | 16608 | 254 | 46.85 | 55.58 | 13 | 1027 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 7 |
| ODI | 299 | 287 | 14085 | 15078 | 183 | 58.2 | 93.42 | 45 | 1318 | 153 | 73 | 51 | 0 |
| T20I | 125 | 117 | 4188 | 3056 | 122 | 48.7 | 137.05 | 31 | 369 | 124 | 38 | 1 | 0 |
| IPL | 252 | 244 | 8004 | 6065 | 113 | 38.67 | 131.98 | 37 | 705 | 272 | 55 | 8 | 0 |
🎯 Virat Kohli Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches (M) | Innings (Inn) | Balls Bowled (B) | Runs Conceded | Wickets (Wkts) | Average (Avg) | Economy (Econ) | Strike Rate (SR) | Best Bowling in Innings (BBI) | Best Bowling in Match (BBM) | 5-wicket Hauls (5w) | 10-wicket Hauls (10w) |
| Test | 123 | 11 | 175 | 84 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.88 | 0.0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 298 | 50 | 662 | 680 | 5 | 136.0 | 6.16 | 132.4 | 1/13 | 1/13 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 125 | 13 | 152 | 204 | 4 | 51.0 | 8.05 | 38.0 | 1/13 | 1/13 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 252 | 26 | 251 | 368 | 4 | 92.0 | 8.8 | 62.75 | 2/25 | 2/25 | 0 | 0 |
📜 Virat Kohli Career Information
| Format | Debut Match | Last Match |
| T20I Debut | vs Zimbabwe, Jun 12, 2010 – Harare Sports Club | vs South Africa, Jun 29, 2024 – Kensington Oval |
| Test Debut | vs West Indies, Jun 20, 2011 – Sabina Park | vs Australia, Jan 03, 2025 – Sydney Cricket Ground |
| ODI Debut | vs Sri Lanka, Aug 18, 2008 – Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | vs Bangladesh, Feb 20, 2025 – Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| IPL Debut | vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Apr 18, 2008 – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | vs Rajasthan Royals, May 22, 2024 – Narendra Modi Stadium |
| Champions League (CL) Debut | vs Cape Cobras, Oct 08, 2009 – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | vs Mumbai Indians, Oct 09, 2011 – MA Chidambaram Stadium |
🔥 Key Highlights of Virat Kohli’s Career
✅ Over 14,000 runs in ODIs with an average of 58.2
✅ Scored 51 centuries in ODIs, most in cricket history
✅ Became the fastest player to 14,000 ODI runs
✅ Only the third batter in history to cross 14,000 ODI runs after Sachin Tendulkar & Kumar Sangakkara
✅ One of the greatest batsmen across all formats
What records did Virat Kohli break in this match?
Kohli became the fastest player to reach 14,000 ODI runs and surpassed Mohammad Azharuddin’s record for the most outfield catches by an Indian in ODIs.
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