Kohli’s Match-Winning Century Propels India to Victory Over Pakistan

Virat Kohli showcased his exceptional talent, scoring an unbeaten 100 runs to lead India to a six-wicket victory against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium. This remarkable performance marked Kohli’s 51st ODI century and made him the fastest player to reach 14,000 ODI runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Chasing a target of 242 runs, India successfully reached 244 for 4 in just 42.3 overs, thanks to Kohli’s stellar partnership with Shreyas Iyer, who contributed 56 runs. Kohli also set a record for the most catches by an Indian fielder in ODIs, taking his tally to 158 catches. With this win, India tops Group A, while Pakistan faces potential elimination. Source: Sky Sports, Olympics.com