ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India Clinches Victory Over Pakistan in a High-Voltage Encounter
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 witnessed one of its most awaited encounters as arch-rivals India and Pakistan faced off in a thrilling group-stage match. The clash lived up to its expectations, delivering an intense battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. India secured a dominant victory by 6 wickets, successfully chasing down Pakistan’s total of 241 runs.
Match Summary
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Match | India vs Pakistan, Group Stage |
| Venue | TBD |
| Date | TBD |
| Pakistan’s Total | 241/10 (43.4 overs) |
| India’s Total | 244/4 (42.3 overs) |
| Result | India won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli |
Pakistan’s Innings: Saud Shakeel’s Resilient Knock
Batting first, Pakistan aimed for a strong start but suffered an early blow when Imam-ul-Haq fell for just 4 runs. Babar Azam (23 off 26) looked in good touch but couldn’t capitalize on his start. The innings found stability through Saud Shakeel, who played a composed knock of 64 off 76 balls, anchoring the middle order amidst falling wickets.
Pakistan’s struggle continued as Mohammad Rizwan chipped in with 46 runs off 73 balls but found little support from other batters. Khushdil Shah’s quickfire 38 off 39 balls added late momentum, but a disciplined Indian bowling attack ensured Pakistan was bowled out for 241 runs in 43.4 overs.
Pakistan’s Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imam-ul-Haq | 10 | 26 | 57.14 |
| Babar Azam | 23 | 26 | 88.46 |
| Saud Shakeel | 64 | 76 | 84.21 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 46 | 73 | 70.74 |
| Khushdil Shah | 38 | 39 | 97.44 |
| Naseem Shah | 14 | 16 | 87.50 |
| Haris Rauf | 8 | 7 | 114.28 |
India’s Bowling Highlights
The Indian bowlers put up an impressive performance, ensuring Pakistan couldn’t post an imposing total. Mohammed Shami was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 38 runs, while Hardik Pandya provided valuable support with 2 wickets for 38 runs.
Other bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, kept the pressure on, maintaining disciplined lines and lengths throughout the innings.
India’s Innings: Kohli’s Century Seals the Chase
Chasing a target of 242, India began with an aggressive approach. Rohit Sharma played a quick cameo of 20 off 15 balls, setting the pace before being dismissed early. His opening partner, Shubman Gill, contributed a well-compiled 46 off 52 balls, ensuring India maintained a steady run rate.
However, the real star of the match was Virat Kohli, who exhibited his class and experience by anchoring the chase with a match-winning 100 off 111 balls*. His composed innings, laced with elegant strokes and calculated risks, ensured India remained in control.
Supporting Kohli was Shreyas Iyer, who played an attacking knock of 66 off 51 balls, accelerating India’s chase. The duo formed a crucial partnership, steering India towards victory with ease. Hardik Pandya finished things off with a brisk 8 off 6 balls, helping India seal the win in 42.3 overs.
India’s Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 20 | 15 | 133.33 |
| Shubman Gill | 46 | 52 | 88.46 |
| Virat Kohli | 100* | 111 | 90.08 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 66 | 51 | 133.33 |
| Hardik Pandya | 8 | 6 | 133.33 |
Pakistan’s Bowling Performance
Despite defending a modest total, Shaheen Afridi was the most effective bowler, picking up 2 wickets for 74 runs in 8 overs. Naseem Shah bowled economically, conceding 43 runs in 10 overs, but his efforts were not enough to stop India’s batting lineup.
Other bowlers, including Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan, struggled to break key partnerships, allowing India to chase the target comfortably.
Fall of Wickets (Pakistan Innings)
1-4 (Imam-ul-Haq, 0.2 ov) | 47-2 (Babar Azam, 7.2 ov) | 161-3 (Mohammad Rizwan, 32.0 ov) | 241-10 (Khushdil Shah, 43.4 ov)
Fall of Wickets (India Innings)
3-11 (Rohit Sharma, 4.0 ov) | 100-2 (Shubman Gill, 17.3 ov) | 214-3 (Shreyas Iyer, 38.5 ov) | 244-4 (Hardik Pandya, 42.3 ov)
Key Takeaways from the Match
- Virat Kohli’s century under pressure reaffirmed his status as one of cricket’s greatest chase masters.
- Saud Shakeel’s 64-run knock was crucial for Pakistan, but they needed a bigger contribution from their top order.
- Mohammed Shami’s 3 wickets played a key role in restricting Pakistan to a modest total.
- India’s batting depth and partnerships ensured a comfortable chase, making them a strong contender for the tournament’s later stages.
What’s Next?
With this victory, India strengthens its position in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group stage, boosting their chances of securing a semi-final spot. Pakistan, on the other hand, faces an uphill battle and will need to win their upcoming matches convincingly to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
For a detailed match analysis, visit ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Also, read our exclusive coverage on India vs Pakistan in previous tournaments here.
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