India Vs Pakistan 5th Match Highlights: Virat Kohli’s glittering century helped India register an authoritative six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan to all but seal a semifinal spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday.
IND vs PAK CT-2025 5th Match Highlights: Virat Kohli’s glittering century helped India register an authoritative six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan to all but seal a semifinal spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday.
Pakistan Innings: 241 All Out (47.3 Overs)
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. Their innings was marked by a steady start but faltered due to regular wickets, culminating in a total of 241 runs.
Key Performers:
- Saud Shakeel: 62 runs off 76 balls
- Mohammad Rizwan: 46 runs off 77 balls
- Babar Azam: 23 runs off 26 balls
India’s Bowling Performance
The Indian bowlers showcased a disciplined attack, effectively restricting Pakistan’s scoring opportunities.
Top Bowlers:
- Kuldeep Yadav: 3 wickets for 40 runs in 9 overs
- Hardik Pandya: 2 wickets for 31 runs in 8 overs
India’s Chase: 244/4 (42.3 Overs)
Chasing a target of 242, India exhibited a composed batting display, spearheaded by Virat Kohli’s masterful century.
Key Performers:
- Virat Kohli: 100* runs off 111 balls
- Shreyas Iyer: 56 runs off 67 balls
- Shubman Gill: 46 runs off 52 balls
Fall of Wickets:
- Rohit Sharma – 31/1
- Shubman Gill – 100/2
- Shreyas Iyer –214/3
Pakistan’s Bowling Performance
Despite early breakthroughs, Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batsmen.
Top Bowlers:
- Shaheen Afridi: 2 wickets for 74 runs in 8 overs
- Abrab Ahmed: 1 wicket for 28 runs in 10 overs
- Khushdil Shah: 1 wicket for 43 runs in 7.3 overs
Match Highlights
- Virat Kohli’s Milestone: Kohli’s unbeaten 100 marked his 51st ODI century and propelled him past the 14,000 ODI runs milestone, achieving this feat faster than any other player.
Player of the Match
Virat Kohli – For his unbeaten 100*, anchoring India’s successful chase and demonstrating exceptional skill under pressure.
Upcoming Fixtures
- India vs New Zealand: March 2, 2025
- Pakistan vs South Africa: February 28, 2025
India aims to maintain their winning streak, while Pakistan faces a must-win scenario to stay in contention.
