Kohli Shines as India Crushes Pakistan in Champions Trophy Match

India fans couldn’t have asked for a better Sunday. Their team took down Pakistan with a comfortable six-wicket win in the ICC Champions Trophy match, and Virat Kohli gave them a century to remember. It wasn’t just about the win; it was the way India dominated from start to finish, leaving Pakistan struggling in all departments.

Pakistan set a target of 242, but India chased it down with ease, thanks to Kohli’s classic knock. He started slow but built his innings smartly, showing once again why he is one of the best in the game. Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill chipped in with important runs, while Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav played a big role with the ball. On the other hand, Pakistan never really looked in control. Babar Azam’s rough patch continued, and their bowlers failed to make an impact, except for Abrar Ahmed, who was the only one to keep things tight.

Let’s dive into the player ratings for both sides.

Virat Kohli – 10/10

Kohli once again showed his class in big matches. He walked in at a crucial moment, took his time to settle, and then accelerated when it mattered. His unbeaten century was a masterclass in pacing an innings, and his 51st ODI hundred will be remembered for a long time.

Shreyas Iyer – 8.5/10

Iyer played an important knock, scoring 56 off 67 balls. He kept the scoreboard moving and didn’t let Pakistan’s bowlers settle. His aggressive strokeplay made sure India stayed ahead in the chase.

Shubman Gill – 7/10

Gill looked in great touch and seemed set for a big score, but a sharp delivery from Abrar Ahmed ended his stay at 46. His timing was flawless, and he’ll be looking to convert his next start into a big one.

Hardik Pandya – 8.5/10

Pandya had a great all-round performance. He picked up two key wickets, including Babar Azam, and later contributed a handy 22 runs with the bat. His variations with the ball kept Pakistan’s batters guessing.

Kuldeep Yadav – 8/10

Yadav was the biggest threat to Pakistan’s batting lineup. He picked up three wickets, coming close to a hat-trick, and played a huge role in restricting them to a below-par total.

Harshit Rana – 7.5/10

Rana impressed in his spell, taking 1/30 in 7.4 overs. His tight bowling helped build pressure, and on another day, he could have picked up more wickets.

Shaheen Shah Afridi – 2.5/10

Shaheen started well by dismissing Rohit Sharma early, but after that, it all went downhill. He leaked 74 runs in 8 overs, and his inability to control the flow of runs hurt Pakistan badly.

Haris Rauf – 2.5/10

Rauf had a tough day, conceding 52 runs in 7 overs without taking a wicket. He struggled with his line and length, making it easy for India’s batters to score.

Abrar Ahmed – 7.5/10

Pakistan’s best bowler on the day, Ahmed was the only one who managed to slow down India’s chase. He bowled his full quota of 10 overs for just 28 runs and got rid of Gill.

Saud Shakeel – 7.5/10

Shakeel was the only Pakistani batter who looked comfortable at the crease. His 62 off 76 balls was a solid effort, and his 104-run partnership with Mohammad Rizwan gave Pakistan a bit of hope.

Babar Azam – 2.5/10

Another disappointing outing for Babar. He managed just 23 runs before edging one to the keeper. His form continues to be a big concern for Pakistan.

India made it look easy in the end, wrapping up the chase with 7.3 overs to spare. Pakistan will have to regroup quickly if they want to stay in the tournament, while India will be feeling confident heading into their next match on Sunday, March 2 against New Zealand in the final group-stage match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.