On February 23, India and Pakistan faced off in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy 2025. India delivered an outstanding performance, completely dominating Pakistan. The Indian team took six crucial wickets, securing a one-sided victory and giving Pakistan a crushing and bad defeat. Star batsman Virat Kohli played a remarkable innings last night, making the match unforgettable for his fans. Kohli scored a brilliant century, hitting several boundaries to reach the milestone. His exceptional performance created excitement among Indian cricket fans, who celebrated the big win of team india.
Following this victory, Kohli was awarded as the Player of the Match title. In his post-match statement, he expressed his happiness and shared that he had been waiting for a long time to play such an innings.

Virat Kohli on India’s Big Win Against Pakistan: “This Was a very Important Match”
After India’s dominant victory against Pakistan, Virat Kohli shared his thoughts on the game. He stated, “Honestly, this was a very important match for us to reach the semi-finals. I feel great to have played a good innings in such a crucial game. We lost Rohit’s wicket early, so we had to build our innings carefully.” Virat Kohli explained that his role was to keep the scoring rate steady against spinners without taking unnecessary risks. He praised Shreyas Iyer for his big shots in the end, which helped him find boundaries as well. Kohli said he was able to play his natural ODI game and stay focused despite outside noise. He also appreciated Shubman Gill’s batting against Shaheen Afridi, which reduced the pressure on him. My job was to give my 100% on every ball, Kohli added, highlighting his commitment to the team’s success.
India’s Next Match Against New Zealand on March 2, Kohli Happy with Break
India’s next match in the Champions Trophy 2025 will be against New Zealand on March 2 at the same Dubai venue. Fans are eagerly waiting for this crucial clash. With a week-long break before the match, the Indian team has time to rest and recover.
Virat Kohli expressed his happiness about the break, saying, “At 36, getting such a long rest feels great.” He also mentioned that he plans to relax and recharge over the next few days before returning to action. The team is now focused on preparing for the big game.