Kohli century inspires India, downs Pakistan: 2025 CT No 5 IND v PAK (Dubai)

Veteran Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 100 to lead India to a six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan and to have the hosts on the brink of elimination from the Champions Trophy.

Saud Shakeel and Muhammad Rizwan top scored with 62 and 46 respectively, but they batted slowly as Pakistan were bundled out for 241. Kuldeep Yadav finished with 3-40 while Hardik Pandya's economical eight overs brought him 2-31.

In reply, Shubman Gill, who made 46 put on 69 runs with Kohli. Iyer (56) and Kohli put on 114 to guide India’s win.

India 244 for 4 (Kohli 100*, Iyer 56, Afridi 2-74) beat Pakistan 241 all out (Shakeel 62, Kuldeep 3-40, Hardik 2-31) by six wickets.

Feb 2025.