Virat Kohli once again rose to the occasion, scoring a match-winning 100 off 111 balls to guide India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy.
Kohli’s Calm and Calculated Approach
After India lost Rohit Sharma early, Kohli played smartly, letting Shubman Gill take the charge. He broke free in the 13th over, smashing two boundaries off Haris Rauf to cross 14,000 ODI runs.
Partnering with Shreyas Iyer, Kohli reached his fifty in 62 balls, carefully navigating Pakistan’s spinners while capitalizing on pace deliveries.
Historic Feats and a Grand Finish
- Surpassed Shoaib Malik as the highest run-getter in IND vs PAK Champions Trophy clashes.
- Became the third-highest run-scorer in international cricket, moving past Ricky Ponting.
Despite losing wickets late, Kohli remained steady. On the final ball of the match, he drove Khushdil Shah for a four, not only completing his 51st ODI ton but also securing India’s victory in style.
