India's Kohli roars back into form with match-winning hundred
DUBAI : Virat Kohli proved he is not a spent force yet as India's batting stalwart produced a match-winning hundred in a Champions Trophy humdinger against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday.
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Watch: Virat Kohli's 'Calm Down' Gesture On 51st ODI Ton After India's Domination vs Pakistan In CT 2025 Is Viral
Cometh the hour, Cometh the man! On Sunday, it was Virat Kohli, yet again! With question marks over his form and arch-rivals Pakistan in front of him, Virat Kohli stepped up once again to slam his 51st ODI century to help India (244/4 in 42.3 overs) defeat Pakistan (241) by six wickets in Dubai on Sunday. Kohli's innings was a gritty one on a slow Dubai pitch as he did not let India suffer after the dismissal of Rohit Sharma. And true to his fashion, Kohli hit the winning runs and completed his 51st ton in great fashion.
Virat Kohli hits ton in Dubai as India push Pakistan to brink of Champions Trophy exit
DUBAI: Star batsman Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 100 to lead India to a six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday and push the title holders to the brink of elimination from the Champions Trophy. Chasing 242 for victory, Kohli hit a boundary to seal the match with 45 balls to spare and register his 51st ODI ton after an innings which also saw him pass 14,000 runs in one-day international cricket. Kohli, 36, removed his helmet and raised his bat to the Dubai International Stadium crowd after taking India closer to the semifinals with two wins in two outings in Group A. Pakistan have lost both their matches and will need Bangladesh to beat New Zealand on Monday to have any chance of staying in contention for a last-four spot. The top two teams from the two groups will make the semifinals. “My job was clear — to control the middle overs, not take risks against the spinners and take on the pacers,” said Kohli. “I was happy with the template, it’s how I play in ODIs. I have a decent understanding of my game. “It’s about keeping the outside noise away, take care of my energy levels and thoughts.
Watch: Shoulder-Barging Saga Returns As India Star Clashes With Pakistan Captain Mohammad Rizwan
During the high voltage clash between India and Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025, an unwanted incident occurred. Shoulder-barging, which grabbed several headlines during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, reared its ugly head once again. This time, the two players involved were India pacer Harshit Rana and Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan. The incident took place when Rizwan was attempting to take a run. Harshit seemed to give a shrug of shock following the incident. However, it did not seem like any malice was involved.
Virat Kohli Shatters Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Becomes 1st Batter Ever To...
Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli shattered Sachin Tendulkar's sensational record to achieve an unique feat during the Champions Trophy 2025 encounter against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. Virat became the fastest batter in the history of ODI cricket to score 14,000 runs as he reached the milestone is just 287 innings. Previously, Sachin held the record as the legendary India batter reached the 14,000 run-mark in 350 innings. Overall, Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara is the only other batter to score more than 14,000 ODI runs and he reached the milestone in 378 innings.
R Ashwin Silences Shubman Gill's Critics, Gives Huge 'Absolute Gold Dust' Praise After Ton vs Bangladesh
Shubman Gill is India's most in-form batter in ODI cricket. Gill started off India's Champions Trophy 2025 in style, slamming a patient yet masterful century to guide them home against Bangladesh. Gill has now smashed scores of 50 or more in each of his last four ODIs, including centuries in his last two innings. Gill's former India teammate, the recently-retired Ravichandran Ashwin, stated that Gill has answered back brilliantly to all critics and doubters, especially those who questioned him being made vice-captain of the team.
How Can Pakistan Reach Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinals Despite Big Loss Against India - Explained
Pakistan's chances of reaching the semi-finals were dealt a massive blow after they were defeated comprehensively by India in their Champions Trophy 2025 Group A encounter in Dubai on Sunday. Pakistan were outplayed completely as Virat Kohli slammed a brilliant century off 111 deliveries to guide India to a comfortable six-wicket victory. This was Pakistan's second loss in a row after they were beaten by New Zealand in the tournament opener. While the route to the semi-finals look quite difficult for Mohammad Rizwan and Co, their chances are not completely over. Pakistan will need to win their final game against Bangladesh and depend on other results to reach the knockout stage.
Virat Kohli Slams 51st ODI Ton As India Thrash Pakistan, Virtually Seal CT 2025 Semis Spot
Virat Kohli showcased his penchant to lord over Pakistan in ICC tournaments once more as the batting icon's glittering unbeaten 100 helped India claim an authoritative six-wicket win over their traditional rivals and all but seal a semifinal spot in the Champions Trophy here on Sunday. The victory should be enough for India, who are now on top of Group A with four points, to make the last four. However, Pakistan are staring at early elimination from the eight-team event after their second successive loss.