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India has beaten Pakistan by six wickets in a one-sided Champions Trophy clash, all but sealing a spot in the semifinals. Pakistan was dismissed for 241 after Saud Shakeel struck 62 off 76 balls, while skipper Mohammad Rizwan made a laborious 46 from 77 deliveries. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav picked up three wickets, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya removed Babar Azam and Shakeel. India completed the chase in 42.3 overs, thanks to Virat Kohli's 100 not out off 111, Shubman Gill's 46, and Shreyas Iyer's 56.
India's win has put them in a strong position to qualify for the semifinals, while Pakistan is on the brink of elimination after losing their first two group games. The match was a high-octane encounter, with both teams boasting a strong lineup of experienced players and young talents. The India vs Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 was expected to be a thrilling contest, and it did not disappoint. Fans were eagerly waiting to see which players would make it to the final Playing XI and how the teams would strategize against each other.
The pitch at the Dubai International Stadium has consistently provided assistance to bowlers in recent years. Out of 59 matches played at the venue, teams have managed to surpass the 300-run mark only four times. Scoring has not been easy, as seen in India's previous match against Bangladesh, where batters struggled to accelerate. Chasing a modest target of 228, India secured victory only in the 47th over. However, batting conditions tend to improve slightly in the second innings, as reflected in the average runs per wicket rising from 25 in the first innings to 29 in the second.
Here are the match scores:
- India: 242/4 (42.3 overs)
- Pakistan: 241 (50 overs)
- Virat Kohli: 100 not out off 111
- Shreyas Iyer: 56 off 63
- Shubman Gill: 46 off 54
- Saud Shakeel: 62 off 76
- Mohammad Rizwan: 46 off 77
- Babar Azam: 23 off 25
The tournament schedule is as follows:
- India vs Pakistan: February 23, Dubai International Stadium
- India vs Bangladesh: February 26, Dubai International Stadium
- Pakistan vs New Zealand: February 28, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- India: 1st
- Pakistan: 5th
- Bangladesh: 3rd
- New Zealand: 2nd
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