🔴Champions Trophy 2025: Match 5, India vs Pakistan Live - IND vs PAK Live Updates, Commentary, News and More
Champions Trophy 2025: Match 5, India vs Pakistan Live at Dubai.
241/10 (49.4 ov)
5th Match, Group A, Dubai
India need 194 runs in 42.4 remaining overs
*48/1 (7.2 ov)
India need 194 runs in 42.4 remaining overs
Do you get deja vu?
What a coincidence!
Castled..!!!
Shaheen Shah Afridi bamboozles Rohit Sharma with a toe-crushing delivery that crashes onto the middle stump. The Indian captain departs, and Shaheen has his very own celebration going to bring Pakistan right into their defence.
Run Machine ✅Catch Machine ✅
Virat Kohli now has the most catches by a non-wicketkeeper for India in the One-Day Internationals format. He took his latest catch in the last over of the Pakistani innings, where Khushdil Shah departed at deep mid-on.
Most catches for India as a fielder in ODIs
158 - Virat Kohli (299 mat)
156 - Mohammad Azharuddin (334 mat)
140 - Sachin Tendulkar (463 mat)
124 - Rahul Dravid (340 mat)
102 - Suresh Raina (226 mat)
Gill follows Rohit's suit
An inside egde off Shaheen's good length delivery saw Gill open his account with a boundary. Four balls later, a glorious punching drive through the extra cover region finds the fence, as Gill takes the advantage.
Rohit on the money
After a watchful first over, Rohit smacks Naseem Shah for a boundary off the edge. The following ball is a much controlled one though, as it brings out the iconic pull shot from Rohit for a huge six. After two overs, India are 12 without loss.
300 for Kuldeep..!!
Saud Shakeel speaks
Saud Shakeel (62 off 76) opened up on how Pakistan fared in the innings. Here's what he said:
(On his wicket) I was taking a chance, but it was not a good time to get out. Earlier, the ball was not coming onto bat nicely. There was swing too. Pitch was slightly on the slower side. We have to take early wickets to put pressure on them.
ALL OUT
Pakistan have been bundled out for 241, a couple of balls into completing their 50 overs. Harshit Rana gets the last wicket as Virat Kohli gets a simple catch on the leg side. Khushdil Shah is the man who departed after 38 off 39, a very handy contribution.
India need to chase 242.
Rauf, ufff!!!
Harir Rauf swings his blade against Shami to smack a huge six.
Naseem Shah departs
Chips the ball in the air, only to find long on. Kuldeep Yadav has another wicket. Naseem departs scoring 14 off 16. Kohli with a simple catch to hand India their eighth breakthrough.
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Kuldeep Yadav traps Shaheen Shah Afridi for a golden duck. Shaheen reviews almost instantly, but to no avail as it is plumb in front. Kuldeep on a hattrick now.
WICKET.!
Agha Salman departs, miscuing a googly from Kuldeep Yadav. The ball was in Jadeja's jurisdiction, and he ain't dropping those. Sixth down for Pakistan, and Kuldeep gets his first.
That's huge!!!
First six of the match comes from Khushdil Shah's blade. Axar Patel gets pelted with a lofted sweep as the ball sails into the stands. Intentions clear from Pakistan now.
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The most anticipated clash in cricket is set to take place on Sunday, February 23, as hosts Pakistan (PAK) and arch-rivals India (IND) will play their second Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium.
Contrasting starts to the tournament
Both teams come into this clash with contrasting starts to the tournament. The Men in Green suffered a 60-run loss to New Zealand, and have several issues to address. Their star batter, Babar Azam, was heavily criticized for his slow-paced 64 off 90 balls in a high-scoring chase, and he will be under immense pressure to accelerate against India. The injury to opener Fakhar Zaman, the hero of the 2017 final, is another setback, with Imam-ul-Haq replacing him in the squad.
Key performers for Pakistan
One positive for Pakistan in the previous match was Khushdil Shah’s knock of 69. The middle-order batter himself admitted he was surprised to be in the squad, but Pakistan will be relieved that the gamble has paid off. Meanwhile, Shaheen Afridi and the rest of Pakistan’s bowling attack will need a massive turnaround after being taken apart by the Kiwis.
India’s strong start
On the other hand, Rohit Sharma-led side began their campaign on a high note with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh, thanks to Shubman Gill’s unbeaten century (101*) and Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul (5/53). The team looked well-balanced against Bangladesh, with Gill showing his class with his eighth ODI century. The bowling unit, led by Shami and young pacer Harshit Rana, looked sharp even in the absence of injured spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
Key players to watch for in India vs Pakistan
Hardik Pandya, known for his performances against Pakistan in ICC events, will be eager to make an impact, especially after his fighting effort in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, which India lost. However, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who has struggled to convert his starts into big scores.
Also Check: IND vs PAK Live Score, Match 5
The battle of nerves
Despite the diplomatic ties, an India-Pakistan game is always a contest of nerves, not just skills. Fans worldwide are eager to witness this high-octane encounter that promises intensity, drama, and top-quality cricket.
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