In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match, India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai, securing near-certain qualification for the semi-finals. Virat Kohli shined with his 51st ODI century, scoring an unbeaten 100, while Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill contributed 56 and 46 runs, respectively. India chased down Pakistan’s total of 241 with 7.3 overs to spare, showcasing dominance with a 6-0 record against Pakistan since the 2017 Champions Trophy final. Kuldeep Yadav excelled with bowling figures of 3/40. Pakistan’s chances of advancing are slim following the defeat. Kohli received the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
India vs Pakistan, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli with Axar Patel© AFP
India vs Pakistan Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli electrified the audience in Dubai with his 51st ODI century, leading India to a comprehensive victory over Pakistan by six wickets. India successfully chased down 242 runs with 7.3 overs remaining, effectively securing their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals. Conversely, Pakistan faces the grim prospect of elimination. Their total of 241 was insufficient, despite contributions from Kohli (100*), Shreyas Iyer (56), and Shubman Gill (46). Kuldeep Yadav shone with the ball, recording impressive figures of 3/40. India continues to dominate Pakistan in ODIs, holding an unbeaten record since the 2017 Champions Trophy final, now standing at 6-0 since that match. (Scorecard)
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: India vs Pakistan, straight from Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai:
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February23202522:11 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: THANK YOU
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February23202522:10 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Another Virat Kohli Masterclass
Yet another chapter in the historic India vs Pakistan rivalry, highlighted by a sensational performance from Virat Kohli. India once again proves they deserve the favorites’ tag, while Pakistan risks elimination before returning home.
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February23202522:01 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: India 6-0 against Pakistan
Since Pakistan’s triumph in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, they have not managed to win a single ODI against India. The current record stands at ‘6-0’ favoring the Indian side. Dominance continues.
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February23202522:00 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Pakistan faces elimination
Pakistan is on the brink of elimination. Mathematically, they still have a chance. However, if New Zealand defeats Bangladesh tomorrow, it could be the end for the green team.
Once again, India has outshined them on the crucial stage.
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February23202521:59 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Virat speaks
“When you put in the hard work, God rewards accordingly,” states the maestro.
Kohli also praises Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer in the post-match presentation.
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February23202521:56 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Clinical performance by India
India dominated almost the entire run chase. Rohit started with some boundaries, Gill steadied the innings in the middle overs, Kohli took control with his artistry, and Shreyas Iyer finished it off with powerful blows!
VIRAT KOHLI IS AWARDED ‘PLAYER OF THE MATCH’!
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February23202521:54 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: What a climax!
Virat Kohli facing Pakistan—an unmatched saga. Another brilliant inning from the ‘King’. What a performance, especially on this significant occasion!
India is almost certainly through to the Champions Trophy semis!
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February23202521:49 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: VIRAT. KOHLI. 100.
HE HAS DONE IT! Virat Kohli has reached his 51st ODI century. Absolutely incredible. He comes down the track and sends it soaring through extra cover for a boundary. It’s a century, it’s victory for India.
IND 244/4 (42.3)
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February23202521:45 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: India requires 4, Kohli needs 5!
Virat Kohli can reach his century with a six! He will be on strike with India needing only 4 runs to clinch victory here.
IND 238/4 (42)
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February23202521:45 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Shaheen Afridi gets booed!
Shaheen Afridi bowls back-to-back wides, further diminishing Kohli’s chances of scoring a century. The crowd is furious, loudly booing Shaheen from the stands in Dubai.
Kohli, meanwhile, is up to 95.
IND 238/4 (42)
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February23202521:41 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: Kohli at 12, India 13
Virat Kohli has moved to 88, while India’s target is coming closer and closer. Is time running out for the 36-year-old to reach his century? The crowd is fervently supporting him in Dubai.
IND 229/4 (41.2)
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February23202521:38 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: Can Kohli get his ton?
Virat Kohli LIVES! There was a huge LBW appeal from Pakistan. The umpire said not out; they reviewed it, but Kohli had the faintest of edges. Can he secure his century?
Kohli requires 13 more for a ton. India needs 18 to clinch the win.
IND 224/4 (40.3)
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February23202521:36 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: OUT!
Hardik Pandya is dismissed! A short delivery from Shaheen, Hardik attempts to pull but gloves it, resulting in an easy catch for Mohammad Rizwan behind the stumps.
IND 223/4 (40)
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February23202521:34 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: Hardik on a rampage!
Hardik Pandya has come in and made a spectacular start, striking a four through extra cover on his second ball and then adding two more.
IND 223/3 (39.5)
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February23202521:29 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: Iyer is OUT!
Pakistan finally has their breakthrough. The 114-run partnership has been ended as Iyer departs for 56 off 67 balls. Virat Kohli offers consolation as Iyer makes his way back to the dugout. Iyer aimed to strike over extra cover but fell short against the fielder Imam-ul-Haq.
IND 214/3 (38.5)
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February23202521:27 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: Kohli in the 80s!
Virat Kohli is currently batting at 84. India requires 33 more runs to secure victory while Kohli needs only 16 to reach the century mark.
IND 209/2 (38)
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February23202521:20 (IST)
India vs Pakistan LIVE: Fifty for Iyer!
Shreyas Iyer has notched up another brilliant fifty, reaching the milestone in 63 balls. He began slowly but timed his innings well to hit the mark. Over the course of this over, he took his time, facing four consecutive dot balls before achieving the feat.
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February23202521:18 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: FOUR!
Virat Kohli hits a four followed by a couple of runs, advancing to 81 as India crosses the 200-run mark. They require just 42 runs to claim victory. The win seems assured, but fans are eager to see if Kohli can achieve his 51st ODI ton tonight.
IND 200/2 (36)
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February23202521:14 (IST)
India vs Pakistan LIVE: India in the lead!
Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli have added 89 runs for the third wicket off 105 balls as India steadily moves towards their target of 241. They require 53 runs from 90 balls, at a rate of 3.53 runs per over. It appears to be an easy task for India from this point. While Iyer approaches his fifty, Kohli is eyeing his 51st ODI ton.
IND 189/2 (35)
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February23202521:06 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live: Was it a close one?
A slight miscommunication on a run nearly cost Virat Kohli his wicket. He struck the ball towards backward point and attempted a single. Due to the miscommunication, it became tight, but Kohli managed to safely reach the other end as the throw missed the stumps.
IND 180/2 (33.1)
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February23202520:56 (IST)
India vs Pakistan LIVE: SIX!
Shreyas Iyer dances down the track and launches a shot for a six. Salman Agha tossed it up, and Iyer accepted the challenge, sending it sailing over deep mid-wicket for a boundary. India needs 75 more runs to secure victory against Pakistan.
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February23202520:53 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live: Consecutive FOURS!
Shreyas Iyer hit a couple of consecutive fours off Khushdil Shah in the 30th over, prior to his catch being dropped by Saud Shakeel at short mid-wicket on the final ball. 10 runs were scored from that over, and India is cruising at present. They require only 82 runs to win the match.
IND 160/2 (30)
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February23202520:50 (IST)
India vs Pakistan LIVE: 10-run over!
Shaheen Afridi conceded 10 runs upon returning to bowl. Kohli hit a four during that over while also taking two doubles. That was the type of scoring Pakistan lacked during their innings. They missed opportunities to accumulate quick runs in the middle overs.
IND 150/2 (29)
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February23202520:47 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: FOUR!
Shaheen Afridi bowled his first ball and Virat Kohli seamlessly sent it for a four with his characteristic style—coming down the track and hitting the ball straight. The mid-on was inside the circle and Kohli comfortably lofted the ball over the fielder for a boundary.
IND 144/2 (28.1)
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February23202520:40 (IST)
India vs Pakistan LIVE: FOUR! Fifty for Kohli!!!
A four hit by Virat Kohli towards covers brings him to his 74th ODI fifty. He achieved this in 62 balls. A well-structured innings from the star Indian batsman, in stark contrast to his previous outing where he struggled.
IND 132/2 (26.1)
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February23202520:36 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live: End of 25 overs!
Naseem Shah returned to bowl, conceding only two runs in his over. India requires 116 runs more to clinch victory. With the chasing maestro Virat Kohli at one end, this task should be manageable for India. Pakistan desperately needs a wicket.
IND 126/2 (25)
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February23202520:34 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: Gavaskar’s caution to Kohli
After completing a run, Virat Kohli touched a throw by a Pakistan fielder. Observing this, former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar, speaking on air, warned Kohli that Pakistan could have appealed for him obstructing the field.
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February23202520:28 (IST)
India vs Pakistan LIVE: FOUR!
A short delivery and Shreyas Iyer pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a four. Following a dot ball, the over retrieved five runs from Haris Rauf. India needs 119 runs at 4.41 runs per over from here.
IND 123/2 (23)
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February23202520:21 (IST)
India vs Pakistan LIVE: FOUR!
A bouncer from Haris Rauf and Virat Kohli pulls it away for a four. With the fine leg a bit square, the ball raced away to the fence for four. Kohli moves to 40 and is looking in excellent touch.
IND 114/2 (20.4)
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February23202520:19 (IST)
India vs Pakistan LIVE: End of 20 overs!
With 180 balls remaining in the game, India requires 133 runs to secure victory. While statistics suggest that India is ahead, the pitch does tend to slow down as the innings progresses, keeping Pakistan in contention.
IND 109/2 (20)
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February23202520:11 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: WOW!
A brilliant delivery from Abrar Ahmed sent Shubman Gill back, with a leg-spin that outsmarted Gill’s outside edge, demolishing the stumps. Following that, Ahmed followed up with a bold send-off. Gill had scored 46 off 52 balls.
IND 100/2 (17.3)
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February23202520:07 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live Score: 100 up for India!
With a single off Abrar Ahmed, India has crossed the century mark. They reached it comfortably, needing just 142 runs to win moving forward.
IND 100/1 (17.1)
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February23202519:58 (IST)
India vs Pakistan LIVE: Kohli is fortunate!
Abrar Ahmed bowled a flatter delivery, and Virat Kohli got an inside edge that fortuitously slipped between his legs allowing him to sneak a single.
IND 91/1 (15.1)
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February23202519:49 (IST)
India vs Pakistan LIVE: Kohli makes history!
A four from Virat Kohli enabled him to become the fastest player in the world to achieve 14,000 ODI runs. Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar in this remarkable achievement. He accomplished the feat in 287 innings, compared to Tendulkar’s 350 innings.
IND 76/1 (12.2)
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February23202519:42 (IST)
India vs Pakistan LIVE: Dropped!
Shubman Gill was dropped by Khushdil Shah at short mid-wicket. An error on the part of the Pakistan fielder, leaving bowler Haris Rauf in disbelief, as stayed with his head in his hands. However, it was commendable of Babar Azam to approach Khushdil and encourage him.
IND 67/1 (10.4)
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February23202519:38 (IST)
India vs Pakistan LIVE: End of 10 overs!
India has made a solid start, scoring at a brisk pace in their chase of 242. They require 178 runs from 240 balls, maintaining nine wickets in hand. The asking rate stands at 4.45. Although the pitch may slow down moving forward, a good batting performance should suffice for India to chase this down.
IND 64/1 (10)
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February23202519:35 (IST)
IND vs PAK Live: Another costly over!
Shubman Gill continues to shine, smashing Shaheen Afridi for two fours in this over, hauling in 14 runs. Shaheen has been quite costly, leaking runs at an economy of 8.60.
IND 63/1 (9)
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February23202519:31 (IST)
India vs Pakistan LIVE: FOUR!
Shubman Gill sends a brilliant drive for four, slipping between mid-off and cover fielders for the boundary. This showcases exceptional batting from Gill.
IND 57/1 (8.2)
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