India's Virat Kohli plays a shot during their Champions Trophy 2025 match against Pakistan, in Dubai, Sunday, February 23. PTI
India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli scores 51st ton, India ease to victory
Earlier, Indian bowlers, led by Kuldeep Yadav, were excellent as they restricted Pakistan to 241 all out in Dubai
Hello and welcome to The Federal’s live coverage of the India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS).
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End of innings: Pakistan 241 all out in 49.4 overs. Kuldeep Yadav took 3 wickets. India chased down the target in 42.3 overs, scoring 244/4. Virat Kohli got to his 51st ODI ton, reaching the milestone with a four, which was also the hit that sealed the game.
India enter this blockbuster Group A clash with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their tournament opener on Thursday (February 20). Pakistan, on the other hand, are in a must-win situation today after their 60-run loss to New Zealand.
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A victory today will take India closer to a place in the semi-finals while Pakistan will face early elimination.
The eight-team Champions Trophy kicked off on February 19 and the final will be held on March 9. The sides are divided into two groups with the top two from each pool progressing to the semi-finals.
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- 23 Feb 2025 4:45 PM
Group A standings: 1. India (4 points, Net Run Rate 0.647), 2. New Zealand (2, NRR 1.200), 3. Bangladesh (0, -0.408), 4. Pakistan (0, -1.087)
India and Pakistan have played 2 matches each while New Zealand and Bangladesh have played 1 game apiece.
