In the ICC Champions Trophy match, Pakistan struggled against India, posting just 241 runs. India, driven by Virat Kohli’s impeccable century, chased the target with over seven overs remaining. The match was straightforward, but Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed’s send-off to Shubman Gill, who underperformed, sparked considerable backlash on social media. Fans mocked Abrar for his actions, highlighting the disparity in experience between him and Gill. Kohli’s unbeaten 100, his first in the Champions Trophy, solidified his status as a “chase master,” leading India to a comfortable victory and securing their place in the semi-finals.
Pakistan faced a tough matchup in the ICC Champions Trophy Group A game against India, with little going their way. Batting first, they adopted a cautious approach to accumulate a total of 241 runs on Sunday. In response, India, bolstered by Virat Kohli’s brilliant century, reached the target with over 7 overs remaining. While the match was relatively straightforward, with both batting and bowling stealing the spotlight, one incident did stir up frustration among fans. The send-off by Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed to Shubman Gill, who had previously scored a century against Bangladesh, sparked a wave of reactions on social media.
While Gill was unable to convert his start into a substantial score, Kohli once again dismantled Pakistan with his exceptional batting. As Kohli guided the team to victory and effectively secured a semi-final spot, Abrar became a focal point of criticism on social media.
Fans not only expressed their derision towards the Pakistan star through posts but also created memes, ridiculing him for his actions during Gill’s dismissal.
Virat kohli to Abrar Ahmed #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/RCCEljJK15
— Heet Dayani (@HeetDayaniBJP) February 23, 2025
Batao, ye Abrar Ahmed ne utne matches nahi khele jitney ki Centuries Gill ki hai, lekin send-off dekho lukkhe ka https://t.co/3C8Sd4TLNz pic.twitter.com/dhtHqbPUPG
— Mihir Jha (@MihirkJha) February 23, 2025
Tournament se bahar ka rasta kidhar hai?
Abrar: Udhar pic.twitter.com/MbRnj9KWXY
— Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) February 23, 2025
#INDvsPAK
Abrar Ahmed’s Instagram comments section : pic.twitter.com/9WfqNmXH8l
— (@aakash_lakhia) February 23, 2025
Sorry Abrar,
#INDvsPAK #ChampionsTrophy #ViratKohli #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/S5JRvFnBjk
— (@SonuMdevi) February 24, 2025
Virat showcased why he is known as a ‘chase master,’ playing a pivotal role in Pakistan’s defeat. He scored an unbeaten 100 off 111 balls, featuring seven fours, pleasing every cricket enthusiast. Kohli navigated the team through to victory, enabling India to chase down 242 runs with several overs remaining.
His innings came at a strike rate of 90.09, allowing India to comfortably surpass Pakistan’s total of 241. This marked Kohli’s sixth century in ICC ODI events and his first in the ICC Champions Trophy.
With ANI Inputs
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