Sun Feb 23 16:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Kohli’s Century Leads India to Victory Over Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy
**Dubai, UAE:** Virat Kohli smashed a magnificent century to lead India to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Chasing a challenging 242-run target, Kohli anchored the innings with a stunning 100 (from 94 balls), his 51st ODI century and 81st international ton.
After early dismissal of Rohit Sharma, Kohli formed crucial partnerships with Shubman Gill and later with Shreyas Iyer, guiding India to victory with 42.3 overs remaining. Iyer also played a significant role in the final stages, attacking the spinners effectively.
Kohli attributed the win to a measured approach in the middle overs and expressed confidence in his batting abilities, dismissing recent media speculation surrounding his form. He praised Iyer and Gill’s contributions as well, highlighting Gill’s aggressive batting against Shaheen Afridi. The win is crucial for India’s semi-final hopes in the tournament.
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