India vs Pakistan Live Score and Updates: 2025 Champion Trophy 5th Match Key Highlights, Runs, Wickets and Records

In a highly anticipated clash at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India secured a decisive six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the 5th Group A match held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This win not only reinforced India's dominance in the tournament but also highlighted key performances that could shape the trajectory of both teams in the competition.

An electrifying performance!!

Well played Team India.

You have made everyone proud by living up to the expectations of millions of cricket fans around the world.

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— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 23, 2025

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Contrasting Starts to the Tournament

India and Pakistan come into this match with very different starts to their campaign. Pakistan had a disappointing start, suffering a 60-run defeat against New Zealand. Their bowling lacked bite, and their batting struggled to build momentum, resulting in a lackluster performance.

On the other hand, India had a strong outing against Bangladesh. Despite a brief comeback from the Tigers, a century from Shubman Gill ensured India secured victory comfortably, giving them confidence heading into this crucial encounter.

India vs Pakistan – ODI Head-to-Head Stats

Total Matches Played: 136

India Wins: 58

Pakistan Wins: 74

Last Five Matches: India 6-0 Pakistan

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Match Progress and Key Performances

Pakistan, batting first, posted a total of 241 runs. Notable contributions came from Khushdil Shah and Saud Shakeel. However, the consensus suggests that this total might be approximately 30 runs short, considering the slightly sluggish pitch and outfield conditions.

In response, India commenced their innings with intent. Openers Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma found early boundaries, setting a positive tone. Despite Sharma's dismissal by Shaheen Shah Afridi, Virat Kohli's arrival at the crease bolstered India's chase. Kohli achieved a significant milestone, becoming the fastest player to amass 14,000 ODI runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record.

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IND vs PAK 2025: Pakistan's Innings

Opting to bat first, Pakistan managed a total of 241 runs before being bowled out with just two deliveries remaining in their innings. The batting lineup saw notable contributions from Saud Shakeel, who top-scored with a resilient 62 off 76 balls, and Mohammad Rizwan, who added a steady 46 off 77 deliveries. Khushdil Shah provided a late surge with a brisk 38 off 39 balls, including two sixes. Despite these efforts, Pakistan's innings lacked the acceleration needed to set a more formidable target. Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav was instrumental in restricting Pakistan's total, claiming 3 wickets for 40 runs.

India vs Pakistan Live: India's Chase

Chasing 242, India exhibited composure and strategic acumen. The opening pair laid a solid foundation, with Shubman Gill contributing a valuable 46 runs. The spotlight, however, was on Virat Kohli, who delivered an unbeaten century, scoring exactly 100* runs. His innings were marked by precision and timing, effectively neutralizing the Pakistani bowling attack. Shreyas Iyer also played a significant role, adding 56 runs to the scoreboard. India reached the target comfortably with 7.3 overs to spare, underscoring their batting depth and prowess.

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IND vs PAK: Key Facts 

This is the first international match between India and Pakistan since the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Pakistan defeated India in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, their last ICC tournament win against them.

Pakistan also won their last ICC match against India in Dubai—the 2021 T20 World Cup.

However, India has won their last five ODI meetings against Pakistan.

India has also won six of their last seven ODIs in Dubai.

India vs Pakistan Match Live: Key Highlights

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India vs Pakistan Live: India Clinches a Dominant Victory Over Pakistan

India wrapped up a comfortable six-wicket win over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, chasing down the 242-run target with more than seven overs to spare. Virat Kohli was the star of the chase, bringing up yet another century in his illustrious career, and guiding India to victory with ease. Axar Patel provided support in the final moments as India sealed the win in commanding fashion

42.3 Overs – Kohli Seals It in Style!

Khushdil Shah comes in to bowl. Kohli takes a single, and Axar Patel returns the strike. FOUR! Kohli dispatches one to the boundary and reaches his century! India completes the chase in emphatic fashion, winning by six wickets with plenty of overs to spare.

42nd Over – Kohli on the Brink of a Century

Shaheen Afridi charges in. A wayward delivery down the leg side results in a wide, with Rizwan unable to collect cleanly. Axar Patel rotates the strike. Kohli pulls towards midwicket for two runs—he moves into the 90s! Another wide follows from Shaheen. Kohli lofts one over mid-on but it doesn’t reach the boundary, picking up two runs instead. He runs another quick double off the next ball, edging closer to his milestone. A sharp single off the last delivery keeps him on strike.

41st Over – Kohli Survives Review, Axar Joins the Chase

Agha Salman is back into the attack. Kohli attempts a sweep, and there’s a loud LBW appeal! Pakistan takes the review, but UltraEdge confirms an inside edge—not out. Axar Patel comes in as the new batter and gets off the mark with a single. India inches closer to victory.

India vs Pakistan Live: India in Control as Kohli Anchors the Chase

40th Over – Shaheen Strikes, Pandya Falls Early

Shaheen Afridi returns to the attack. Hardik Pandya takes an aggressive approach, stepping down the track to loft the ball over covers for four. He repeats the charge on the next ball, this time targeting mid-on for two runs. A quick single follows. Kohli, showing his experience, pulls the ball for another single. OUT! Pandya looks to pull but gets a faint glove down the leg side, giving the keeper an easy catch. He departs for just 8 runs.

39th Over – Iyer Departs After a Fighting Knock

Khushdil Shah is brought back into the attack. Kohli attempts a slog sweep but is beaten, prompting a half-hearted appeal. Shreyas Iyer, in fine touch, comes down the track and smashes the ball straight down the ground for four. OUT! Iyer looks to drive through the covers, but Imam-ul-Haq takes a stunning diving catch. A brilliant effort ends Iyer’s innings at 56 off 67 balls. Hardik Pandya walks in and gets off the mark with a single.

38th Over – Kohli and Iyer Dominate with a Century Stand

Haris Rauf continues his spell. Kohli and Iyer rotate the strike effectively, pushing singles to keep the scoreboard ticking. With a mix of clever placements and running between the wickets, they complete a 100-run partnership—an authoritative stand that has kept India in firm control. Eight runs come from the over.

37th Over – Shreyas Iyer Brings Up His Fifty

Abrar Ahmed into the attack. Iyer nudges the ball for a single to reach his half-century off 63 balls. A composed innings that has provided stability to India’s chase.

36th Over – Kohli’s Classy Strokeplay

Haris Rauf is back. Iyer starts with a single. Kohli flicks the ball towards cover and sets off for a risky double—had the throw from the deep hit the stumps directly, Iyer could have been in trouble. Rauf digs in a short ball, and Kohli responds with a well-controlled pull to square leg for four. Another flick off the wrists sees Kohli collect two more towards midwicket. India crosses the 200-run mark comfortably.

India vs Pakistan: India in Control as Kohli and Shreyas Steady the Chase

35th Over – India Rotates Strike Comfortably

Abrar Ahmed continues his spell, but India remains untroubled. Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli focus on singles, collecting four easy runs from the over without taking any risks.

34th Over – Steady Accumulation Against Naseem

Naseem Shah returns to the attack. Kohli starts with a sharp single as the point fielder reacts quickly. A leg-side wide follows. Shreyas finds the gap behind point for one before pulling a delivery to fine-leg for another single. He then works a shot to deep square-leg, collecting two more.

33rd Over – Abrar Back for a Final Push

Abrar is reintroduced into the attack, possibly Pakistan’s last attempt to break this partnership. Shreyas cleverly reverse-sweeps a straight delivery to deep square-leg for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

32nd Over – Shreyas Finds the Boundary

Khushdil Shah continues. FOUR! Shreyas pounces on a short and wide delivery, cutting it powerfully behind point for a boundary. He attempts a reverse-sweep later in the over but fails to connect.

31st Over – Shreyas Clears the Ropes!

Salman Agha comes into the attack, replacing Shaheen Afridi. SIX! Shreyas steps out and launches the ball high over deep midwicket, sending it deep into the stands. A confident and commanding shot from the Indian batter.

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30th Over – Shreyas Gets a Life

Khushdil Shah continues his spell. FOUR! Shreyas Iyer executes a well-placed reverse sweep, sending the ball to the boundary behind point. FOUR again! This time, he sweeps behind the wicketkeeper, earning another four runs. DROPPED! A short delivery is pulled by Shreyas, but Saud Shakeel spills a tough chance at short midwicket. Shreyas survives on 25.

29th Over – Kohli Lifts the Tempo

Shaheen Afridi returns to the attack, operating around the wicket. FOUR! Kohli lofts the ball over mid-on; it slows down in the outfield but just reaches the boundary. Shaheen switches to over the wicket, delivering a short ball that Kohli smartly guides to deep third for a single. A couple of well-run twos round off the over, bringing up India's 150 in 29 overs.

28th Over – Steady Rotation of Strike

Khushdil continues, and India calmly collects four singles. Both Kohli and Shreyas seem comfortable against spin, managing the innings with ease.

27th Over – Kohli Reaches Fifty

FOUR! Virat Kohli brings up his half-century in style, reaching the milestone in 62 balls. He lifts Naseem Shah’s delivery over covers for his fourth boundary. A solid knock from the star batter, as he continues to anchor India’s chase. Eight runs come from the over.

26th Over – Quiet Over from Khushdil

Khushdil Shah bowls a tight over, conceding just two singles. India remains in control, pacing their chase steadily.

Khushdil Shah continues his spell. FOUR! Shreyas Iyer executes a well-placed reverse sweep, sending the ball to the boundary behind point. FOUR again! This time, he sweeps behind the wicketkeeper, earning another four runs. DROPPED! A short delivery is pulled by Shreyas, but Saud Shakeel spills a tough chance at short midwicket. Shreyas survives on 25.

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25th Over – Kohli Keeps the Scoreboard Ticking

Abrar Ahmed continues his spell. Kohli rotates the strike with a single towards long off. A quiet over with just one run added to the total.

24th Over – Tight Lines from Naseem Shah

Naseem Shah keeps things tight, conceding only two singles in the over. India remains cautious, ensuring no unnecessary risks.

23rd Over – Singles Keep India Moving

Abrar Ahmed returns to bowl another controlled over. Indian batters rotate the strike well, collecting three singles to keep the scoreboard moving.

22nd Over – Shreyas Iyer Punishes the Short Ball

Haris Rauf continues his spell. FOUR! Shreyas Iyer capitalizes on a short delivery, pulling it away with precision to the boundary. Earlier in the over, Kohli picked up a single. A solid over for India.

21st Over – Kohli Hooks for Four!

Rauf steams in again. FOUR! A short-pitched delivery is met with a controlled hook shot by Virat Kohli, sending the ball racing to the fine leg boundary. He follows it up with a single through covers. Six runs from the over.

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20th Over – Tight Over from Abrar

Virat Kohli steps forward to defend but edges the ball towards mid-wicket and sneaks a single. Shreyas Iyer follows up with another run to long-off. A disciplined over from Abrar, conceding just two runs.

19th Over – Rauf Returns with a Controlled Spell

Haris Rauf is back into the attack, keeping the runs in check. Kohli steers the first ball to third man for a single, followed by Shreyas punching one through backward point. Another single to third man for Kohli before Shreyas gets an inside edge to fine leg for a run. Kohli finishes the over with a well-placed drive past mid-off, collecting five runs in total.

18th Over – Abrar Strikes! Gill Departs

BOWLED! Abrar Ahmed cleans up Shubman Gill with a well-disguised carrom ball. Gill, attempting to play off the back foot, completely misreads the delivery and sees his stumps rattled. He falls for 46 off 52 balls.

Shubman Gill b Abrar Ahmed 46 (52)

Shreyas Iyer arrives at the crease and gets off the mark with a single to deep cover. Kohli follows up with a firm push to long-off for another single.

17th Over – Singles Keep the Scoreboard Ticking

Khushdil Shah continues his spell. Both Kohli and Gill rotate the strike well, collecting six singles in the over—three each—keeping the momentum going.

16th Over – Kohli and Gill Rotate the Strike

Abrar Ahmed fires in a length ball that Kohli tries to work off the back foot but inside edges to fine leg for two runs. He follows up with a crisp single through covers. Gill also picks up a single to long-on to keep the scoreboard moving.

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15th Over – Tight Over from Abrar

Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed continues, keeping things tight. The Indian batters manage only three singles in the over.

14th Over – Khushdil Keeps it Tight

Khushdil Shah comes into the attack and starts well, conceding just two runs. A tidy over as Pakistan looks to slow down the scoring.

Kohli Reaches 14,000 ODI Runs!

Virat Kohli becomes the fastest player in history to reach 14,000 runs in One Day Internationals. He surpasses Sachin Tendulkar’s record during India’s Champions Trophy 2025 match against Pakistan in Dubai.

13th Over – Kohli’s Landmark Moment

Haris Rauf returns. Kohli drives elegantly through covers for two. FOUR! A glorious shot past mid-off brings up 14,000 ODI runs for Kohli. A single follows to deep cover. Gill, struggling with cramps, clips one through midwicket for three. Another FOUR! A powerful cover drive from Gill takes the total to 14 runs off the over.

12th Over – Singles Keep the Scoreboard Moving

Abrar Ahmed returns. A single for Kohli to deep cover. Gill works one to long-on for another single. Kohli follows up with a push to long-on, making it three runs from the over.

11th Over – Rauf’s Eventful Over

Haris Rauf is back into the attack. Kohli tucks one to fine leg for a couple. A huge moment as he edges a delivery towards third man but it falls short. DROPPED! Gill plays a short-arm jab through midwicket, and Khushdil gets his hands to it but cannot hold on. A tough chance, given the pace on the ball.

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10th Over – India Completes PowerPlay Comfortably

Naseem Shah bowls a tight over, allowing just a single to Virat Kohli. With the first 10 overs done, India has built a solid foundation in the chase.

9th Over – Gill Finds His Rhythm

Shaheen Afridi delivers a mixed over. Kohli clips one off his pads for two, pushing Gill to hurry at the non-striker’s end, but he gets in safely. A wide follows before a misfield lets India grab an extra run. FOUR! Gill plays a lovely punch through extra cover. FOUR! He steps out confidently and lofts the ball straight over the bowler’s head. A full toss on the final delivery allows Gill to flick it to fine leg for a single, but an overthrow lets him steal a second.

8th Over – Kohli Rotates Strike

Naseem Shah keeps it tight, conceding just three runs. Kohli clips one off his pads for a couple and then works another single through the covers.

7th Over – Gill Unleashes a Flurry of Boundaries

Shaheen goes full, looking for swing, but Gill times his on-drive beautifully for two runs. FOUR! A short ball is met with a short-arm jab, sending it racing to the boundary. FOUR! Gill showcases his class with a straight drive past mid-off. FOUR AGAIN! A leading edge flies past the point fielder and reaches the fence, adding another boundary to Gill’s tally.

6th Over – India Keeps the Scoreboard Ticking

Naseem continues, keeping things under control. Gill manages to take a single off the last ball of the over.

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5th Over – Shaheen Strikes! Rohit Departs

Shaheen Afridi continues his spell. Gill gets an outside edge while attempting a cut, sending the ball over the slips for a single. FOUR! Gill plays a lofted drive, but his bottom hand slips off the bat. Despite the mis-hit, the ball clears the infield comfortably. BOWLED! Shaheen produces a brilliant inswinging yorker that sneaks through Rohit Sharma’s defence and crashes into the stumps.

Rohit Sharma b Shaheen Afridi 20 (15 balls)

4th Over – Rohit Looks Aggressive

Naseem Shah keeps it tight, bowling a stump-to-stump line. Rohit flicks one to fine leg for a single. Gill glances a delivery off his pads for another run. FOUR! Rohit steps out and lofts the ball over mid-off with confidence. Naseem responds with a well-disguised slower ball, catching Rohit off guard and beating his bat.

3rd Over – Gill Finds His Timing

Shaheen continues. FOUR! Gill tries to drive through covers but gets an inside edge that runs away to the fine leg boundary. Shaheen adjusts, bowling wider, and Gill leaves the next one. FOUR! This time, Gill makes perfect contact, elegantly driving through covers for a boundary.

2nd Over – Rohit Goes After Naseem

Naseem Shah to Rohit – a dot to start as the ball moves away. FOUR! Rohit makes room, Naseem follows him with a short ball, but an outside edge flies over the slip cordon. SIX! A delivery on the pads, and Rohit whips it powerfully over square leg for the first maximum of the innings. Naseem beats him on the outside edge with the next one. The last ball of the over rises sharply, but Rohit manages to punch it to covers.

1st Over – A Cautious Start

Shaheen Afridi takes the new ball. A wide down leg gives India its first run. Rohit clips the second ball off his pads for a single. Gill faces four dot balls to end the over as he takes his time to settle in.

India is 31/1 after five overs, with Shaheen Afridi providing Pakistan an early breakthrough.

Ind vs Pak: Pakistan Sets a Target of 242 for India

Final Over – Pakistan Bowled Out for 241

Harshit Rana takes charge of the last over with Khushdil Shah on strike. The first three deliveries are dot balls as Khushdil hesitates to take a single. Harshit delivers a slower yorker that beats the batter completely. OUT! Khushdil tries to go big but is caught at deep midwicket by Virat Kohli. Pakistan is all out for 241 in 49.4 overs.

Khushdil Shah c Virat Kohli b Harshit Rana 38 (39b, 2x6)

49th Over – Big Hits but a Run Out

Mohammed Shami returns and is welcomed with a SIX! Khushdil stands firm and smashes a pull shot over deep midwicket. Another SIX! Haris Rauf joins the action, pulling a short ball over deep square-leg. However, Rauf attempts a risky second run on the next ball and is RUN OUT! Pakistan loses another wicket right before the final over.

Haris Rauf run out (Axar Patel/KL Rahul) 8 (7b)

48th Over – Harshit Keeps It Tight

Harshit Rana replaces Shami. Haris Rauf is the new batter, but the over yields only five runs. A single is available on the last ball, but Khushdil denies it, keeping the strike for the next over.

47th Over – Kohli Sets a New Record!

OUT! Naseem Shah chips one straight to long-on, and Virat Kohli takes a safe catch. With this, Kohli sets a new record for the most catches by an Indian fielder in ODIs—his 157th grab in the format. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav gets his third wicket, tightening India’s grip on the game.

Naseem Shah c Virat Kohli b Kuldeep Yadav 14 (16b, 1x4)

46th Over – Shami Concedes Seven Runs
Mohammed Shami is back into the attack. Pakistan adds seven runs to their total, including a leg-bye, as they look to push past 220.

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45th Over – Pakistan Aims to Build a Competitive Total

Kuldeep Yadav continues his spell, keeping things tight for the batters. Pakistan manages to collect six runs in the over through singles and doubles. With just five overs left, they will need at least 30 more runs to set a challenging target.

44th Over – Streaky Boundary for Naseem

Harshit Rana returns to bowl. He switches to around the wicket for the left-handed Khushdil, who takes a single to deep midwicket. FOUR! Naseem Shah gets a lucky boundary as he edges the ball past the keeper to third man. He smartly takes a single off the last delivery to retain the strike.

Pakistan is now at 206/7 in 44 overs, with India firmly in control.

43rd Over – Kuldeep’s Double Strike Rocks Pakistan

Kuldeep continues. A single from Khushdil brings up Pakistan’s 200 in 42.4 overs. OUT! Salman Agha steps out for a big shot on the leg side but mistimes it completely. The ball lobs up, and Jadeja takes a simple catch at cover. OUT AGAIN! Shaheen Afridi is trapped LBW on the very next ball. The umpire raises his finger immediately, but Shaheen reviews it. The decision stands, as the ball is crashing into the middle stump—one of the worst reviews seen in the game! Kuldeep is on a hat-trick, but Naseem Shah safely negotiates the next ball.

42nd Over – Khushdil Breaks the Shackles with a Six

Axar Patel bowls his final over. Khushdil finally launches one into the stands—the first six of the innings—sweeping high over deep midwicket. Initially, it looked like a top edge, but the ball clears the ropes comfortably. Axar ends his spell with figures of 1/50 in 10 overs.

41st Over – Close Call for Salman

Kuldeep Yadav returns to the attack. Salman attempts a reverse sweep but top-edges it, and the ball lands safely before the short third fielder. A big LBW appeal follows as Salman misses another reverse sweep. Rohit Sharma decides to review, but the ball is just clipping leg stump, so the umpire’s call stands, and Salman survives. Five singles come from the over.

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40th Over – Salman Works the Gaps

Axar Patel is into his ninth over. Salman Agha plays a fine sweep behind square for a couple of runs. He finishes the over with another sweep shot, collecting two more. A steady over for Pakistan.

39th Over – Khushdil’s Reverse Sweep Adds Runs

Jadeja continues. Khushdil plays a well-timed reverse sweep through the cover region. Shreyas Iyer and Rohit Sharma chase after the ball, and Shreyas dives to keep it to three runs. However, Rohit seems to be in some discomfort, holding his hamstring.

38th Over – Tight Bowling from Axar

Axar Patel continues his spell, maintaining the pressure on Pakistan. The batters manage only three singles in the over as India keeps things tight.

37th Over – Jadeja Strikes Again!

OUT! Tayyab Tahir’s stay at the crease is short-lived. Ravindra Jadeja sends one straight through his defences, clean-bowling him for just 4 runs off 6 balls. Another blow for Pakistan as they struggle to build momentum.

36th Over – Steady Singles

Axar Patel continues from the other end. Salman Ali Agha and Tahir look to rebuild the innings, taking five singles in the over. A steady but cautious approach from Pakistan. 

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35th Over – Shakeel Falls After a Boundary

Hardik Pandya continues his spell. He delivers a low full toss, but Shakeel misses out on a scoring opportunity, flicking it straight to mid-on. Next ball—FOUR! Shakeel pulls it powerfully to the deep square-leg boundary. However, his aggression costs him—he attempts another big shot but mistimes it, sending the ball straight to deep midwicket. OUT! Pakistan lost a key batter just as the innings was entering a crucial phase.

Tayyab Tahir walks in and gets off the mark with a single.

34th Over – Rizwan Departs, Shakeel Survives

Axar Patel continues—and he strikes! Rizwan tries to play across the line but is clean-bowled for 46 off 77 balls. India finally breaks the partnership. Salman Ali Agha walks in next. Another chance for India—Shakeel attempts a slog sweep and skies the ball, but Kuldeep drops it at deep midwicket. That should have been taken!

33rd Over – Drama as Rizwan Gets a Lifeline

Hardik Pandya is back into the attack. He starts with a slow bouncer that is too high and called wide. A brilliant cutter outside off beats Rizwan, who looks to cut but misses. Huge moment—Rizwan skies one high towards wide long-on, but Harshit Rana drops the catch! A massive reprieve for Pakistan.

32nd Over – Axar Maintains Control

After the drinks break, Axar Patel resumes bowling. Pakistan adds five runs in this over, keeping things steady.

31st Over – Shakeel Reaches Fifty

Jadeja continues. Shakeel scoops a delivery behind the keeper for a well-timed boundary. He adjusts his stance at the last moment as Jadeja fires one into the off-stump. A quick single follows—and that brings up Shakeel’s well-earned fifty off 63 balls!

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30th Over – Axar Keeps It Tight, Appeal Turned Down

Axar Patel is back. Shakeel attempts a reverse sweep but fails to make contact. A strong appeal follows, but the umpire is not convinced, and Rohit opts not to review. Another tight over from India.

29th Over – Tight Bowling from Jadeja

Jadeja continues to apply pressure. Pakistan manages five singles in the over. A loud LBW appeal on the last ball, but the umpire remains unmoved. Rohit Sharma considers a review but decides against it—it was missing leg stump.

28th Over – Shami Returns, Pakistan Runs Hard

Shami is back into the attack. Rizwan lofts one towards midwicket but the ball lands just short of the fielder. A sharp single follows, and there’s a direct hit at the non-striker’s end—but Rizwan makes it safely. Shakeel ends the over with a well-placed pull shot to deep square leg for a couple of runs.

27th Over – Rizwan Plays Smartly

Jadeja continues from the other end. Rizwan executes a flat-batted sweep, sending the ball to the deep midwicket boundary. He attempts another sweep on the next delivery but gets only a couple of runs. Pakistan keeps the scoreboard ticking.

26th Over – Shakeel’s Sweeping Masterclass

Kuldeep Yadav continues his spell. Shakeel executes a brilliant reverse sweep, sending the ball to the boundary behind point. Pakistan crosses the 100-run mark in 25.3 overs. Another boundary follows—this time a conventional sweep through square leg, adding valuable runs for Pakistan.

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25th Over – Rizwan Breaks the Shackles

Jadeja continues. Rizwan finally connects well with a sweep, sending the ball to the boundary at square leg. That shot also brings up a crucial 50-run partnership between him and Shakeel, achieved in 91 balls. A total of five runs come from the over.

24th Over – Kuldeep Keeps It Tight

Kuldeep returns. Rizwan tries to sweep twice but doesn’t get the desired connection. He manages a single on the third delivery. A direct hit creates a moment of panic, but Rizwan is safe. Pakistan rotates the strike well, collecting four singles in the over.

23rd Over – Shakeel Finds Gaps

Jadeja into the attack. Shakeel cuts the ball past point, but Kuldeep chases it down brilliantly to stop a boundary. Pakistan gathers three runs from that shot. A total of four runs come in this over.

22nd Over – Kuldeep Struggles for Rhythm

Kuldeep bowls his third over. Rizwan sweeps for a single, and Shakeel returns the favor by rotating the strike on the next ball. Three singles come in the first four balls. Kuldeep hasn’t quite hit his ideal length today. Shakeel tries a reverse sweep and manages a quick single.

21st Over – Harshit Maintains Control

Harshit Rana into his fifth over. Pakistan starts with two quick singles. Rizwan then defends the next ball, followed by two consecutive dot balls, slowing down the scoring. A single off the last delivery concludes the over.

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20th Over: Kuldeep Keeps It Tight

Kuldeep Yadav returns to the attack. Shakeel attempts a sweep but only manages a single. Kuldeep follows up with four consecutive dot balls, keeping the pressure on. Just one run from the over.

19th Over: Harshit Rana Back in Action

Harshit Rana replaces Hardik Pandya. Shakeel gets a leading edge, but it safely lands beyond the cover fielder for a single. Three singles in the over as Pakistan struggles to accelerate.

18th Over: India Keeps Pakistan Quiet

India continues to tighten their grip on the game. Pakistan finds it difficult to score, with only four runs coming in the last two overs.

16th Over: Axar Patel Breaks the Boundary Drought

Axar Patel returns to the attack. Four! After a long wait of 32 deliveries, Shakeel finds the fence with a clever ramp shot over the wicketkeeper. A better over for Pakistan as both Rizwan and Shakeel rotate the strike effectively.

Ind vs Pakistan: India Tightens Grip as Pakistan Struggles for Runs

15th Over: India’s Bowlers on Top

Hardik Pandya keeps the pressure on as Pakistan goes nearly five overs without a boundary. India’s bowling has been top-notch, restricting them to just two more singles in this over.

14th Over: Dot Balls Mounting for Pakistan

Shami bowls another excellent over, keeping things tight and disciplined. Pakistan is finding it difficult to rotate the strike, managing just two singles in this over.

13th Over: Runs Drying Up for Pakistan

Hardik Pandya continues his brilliant spell, making it difficult for the Pakistani batters to score. The heat in Dubai is adding to their struggles. Rizwan is beaten outside off on the last ball of the over.

12th Over: Shami Returns Strong After Injury

Mohammed Shami comes back into the attack after receiving treatment for his right leg. He bowls a tight over, giving away just three runs.

11th Over: India Restricts Boundaries

Hardik Pandya keeps the pressure on, ensuring no boundaries are conceded. Pakistan manages to take only three singles in the over.

India Pakistan: India Strikes as Babar Departs

10th Over: Imam Run Out – A Brilliant Direct Hit!

Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack, but it’s Axar Patel’s sharp fielding that gets India a wicket. Imam-ul-Haq attempts a quick single, but Axar fires a direct hit at the stumps from mid-on. Imam is well short of his crease and departs for 10 off 26 balls.

Mohammad Rizwan walks in at number four and gets off the mark in style, sweeping his first ball for a boundary towards square leg. That brings an end to the PowerPlay.

9th Over: Hardik Gets the Breakthrough!

Hardik Pandya comes into the attack. Babar Azam looks in good touch and drives another beautiful cover drive for four runs. However, his luck runs out as he attempts another drive, only to edge it straight to the wicketkeeper! India gets their first wicket! Saud Shakeel now comes in to bat at number three.

8th Over: Axar Patel Joins the Attack

Axar Patel is introduced into the bowling attack. Imam-ul-Haq takes a single off the first ball. Babar Azam, looking confident, steps out and lofts the ball over mid-on for a boundary. Pakistan keeps the scoreboard moving.

7th Over: Hardik Pandya Replaces Shami

With Mohammed Shami off the field for treatment, Hardik Pandya steps in to bowl. Washington Sundar takes the field as a substitute. Hardik starts well, keeping it outside off-stump, and Babar leaves it alone. However, he then strays down the leg side, conceding yet another wide—India’s eighth extra in wides so far. Babar takes advantage, executing a textbook cover drive for four runs.

6th Over: Harshit Rana Keeps It Tight

Harshit Rana continues his spell and starts brilliantly, beating Imam-ul-Haq with his very first delivery. He follows it up with another sharp delivery that closely misses the outside edge. Harshit maintains a good pace and keeps the batters in check. However, he bowls a wide down the leg side. Imam tries to advance down the pitch but mistimes his shot. A tight over, giving away just one run.

India vs. Pakistan: First 5 Overs: A Steady Start for Pakistan

PAK 25/0 in 5 Overs

Mohammed Shami starts the fifth over, and Imam-ul-Haq drives the ball wide of mid-off for a couple of runs. Shami continues to trouble Imam, getting the ball to move dangerously past his outside edge. A brief pause occurs as Shami receives treatment for his right calf. Imam then rotates the strike with a single towards deep third.

PAK 22/0 in 4 Overs

Harshit Rana bowls the fourth over, and Babar Azam takes his time at the crease. A full delivery on the pads is flicked beautifully towards midwicket for four runs. Babar then executes a classic cover drive, sending the ball racing to the boundary. An expensive over for India, with eight runs coming off it.

Shami’s Record Over

During this spell, Shami delivers one of the longest overs by an Indian in ODI history. Bowling 11 balls in a single over, he joins Zaheer Khan and Irfan Pathan as one of the few Indian bowlers to do so.

PAK 14/0 in 3 Overs

Shami returns with a much-improved over, getting the ball to shape away from Imam. Imam pushes a delivery towards square leg and picks up a couple of runs. He then confidently drives towards extra cover, collecting another two. Four runs come from this over, showing a more disciplined performance from the Indian pacer.

PAK 10/0 in 2 Overs

Harshit Rana takes over from the other end. Imam collects a quick single on the first ball. Harshit struggles slightly with his line, bowling a wide down the leg side to Babar Azam. Babar plays cautiously, finding a gap towards mid-on for a couple of runs. A tidy over, giving Pakistan four more runs.

PAK 6/0 in 1 Over

Shami opens the bowling and starts with a length delivery that Imam defends solidly. However, he struggles with control, bowling multiple wides—both down the leg side and outside off. Imam finally finds a scoring shot, cutting a wide delivery towards deep third for a single. The over stretches to 10 balls due to extras, ending with a dot ball.

Pakistan gets off to a steady start, keeping wickets in hand while accumulating runs patiently. India will be looking to tighten their lines and pick up an early breakthrough.

Toss Update: Pakistan Wins the Toss and Opts to Bat First

Pakistan has won the toss and has chosen to bat first, looking to set a competitive total on the board. This decision reflects their confidence in their batting lineup and their strategy to put pressure on India with scoreboard pressure.

IND vs PAK: Confirmed Playing 11 

There have been no changes in the playing XI for either team, as both India and Pakistan have decided to stick with their previous lineups. The teams are confident in their combinations and are looking to deliver a strong performance in this crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash. Here’s a look at the confirmed playing XI for both sides:

India’s Playing XI:

• Shubman Gill
• Rohit Sharma (C)
• Virat Kohli
• Hardik Pandya
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Shreyas Iyer
• Harshit Rana
• Axar Patel
• Mohammed Shami
• KL Rahul (WK)
• Kuldeep Yadav

Pakistan’s Playing XI:

• Mohammad Rizwan (WK, C)
• Imam-ul-Haq
• Babar Azam
• Saud Shakeel
• Salman Ali Agha
•  Tayyab Tahir
• Khushdil Shah
• Shaheen Afridi
• Naseem Shah
• Abrar Ahmed
• Haris Rauf 

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