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The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has seen Pakistan bowled out for 241 in 49.4 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Kuldeep Yadav led India’s bowling attack with 3/40, while Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel chipped in with crucial wickets.
Pakistan’s Batting Summary
Saud Shakeel – 62 (76)
Mohammad Rizwan – 46 (77)
Khushdil Shah – 38 (39)
Despite a century stand between Rizwan and Shakeel, Pakistan’s middle order crumbled under pressure. Hardik Pandya’s early strike on Babar Azam and Kuldeep Yadav’s late breakthroughs ensured India restricted their arch-rivals to a chaseable total.
Key Match Highlights – Pakistan’s Innings Recap
Early Setback for Pakistan
- Babar Azam (23) was dismissed by Hardik Pandya, leaving Pakistan shaken early.
- Imam-ul-Haq (10) was run out brilliantly by Axar Patel, putting Pakistan on the back foot.
Rizwan & Shakeel’s Recovery Stand
- 100-run partnership between Mohammad Rizwan & Saud Shakeel brought stability.
- Shakeel scored a crucial 62 off 76 balls before being dismissed by Pandya.
India’s Late-Game Bowling Dominance
- Kuldeep Yadav struck twice in two balls, dismissing Salman Agha & Shaheen Afridi, triggering Pakistan’s collapse.
- Harshit Rana took the final wicket, removing Khushdil Shah (38) as Pakistan were bowled out for 241.
India’s Target: 242 Runs in 50 Overs
Required Run Rate: 4.84 RPO
India’s Batting Lineup: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel
With 242 to chase, India will look to capitalize on their strong batting lineup and secure a crucial win in Group A. Can Pakistan’s bowlers fight back, or will India cruise to victory?
