IND vs PAK ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Sachin Tendulkar, Shoaib Akhtar and Other Cricket Fraternity Mesmerised by Virat Kohli’s Blistering Century Against Pakistan (Watch Video)
Virat took the brunt of taking India past the finishing line and left the spectators mesmerised with another chase masterclass from his bat. He paced his knock to perfection and dispatched the ball towards the boundary rope with a picture-perfect shot to celebrate his 51st ODI ton and India's six-wicket win over Pakistan.
Mumbai, February 24: India stalwart Virat Kohli received widespread admiration from former cricketers across the globe for his sensational performance against arch-rival Pakistan in a high-stakes affair in the ongoing Champions Trophy in Dubai. In a pulsating affair, India's bowling unit kept Pakistan batters at bay and restricted the defending champions to a sub-par 241-run total; the batters were responsible for churning out the victory. ‘No One Like Kohli’: From Mira Rajput to Sidharth Malhotra, Bollywood Celebs Congratulate Team India on Triumph Over Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025.
Virat took the brunt of taking India past the finishing line and left the spectators mesmerised with another chase masterclass from his bat. He paced his knock to perfection and dispatched the ball towards the boundary rope with a picture-perfect shot to celebrate his 51st ODI ton and India's six-wicket win over Pakistan.
'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar took to X to congratulate the Indian team for its momentous victory and Virat for his "superb knock" against the Men in Green.
Sachin Tendulkar Lauds Virat Kohli
It wasn't just his record-extending 51st ODI hundred or taking India past the finishing line; Virat added another feather to his cap, becoming the fastest to 14,000 runs in the format. Despite Pakistan's potential campaign-ending defeat, the 'Rawalpindi Express,' Shoaib Akhtar was in awe of the "modern-day great." Virat Kohli Becomes Oldest Player To Score a Century in ICC Champions Trophy, Achieves Feat During IND vs PAK CT 2025 Match.
Shoaib Akhtar Congratulates Virat Kohli
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan expressed his delight after witnessing Virat's love affair continuing with India's bitter rival, Pakistan.
Irfan Pathan's Tweet on Virat Kohli's Century
Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar was amazed by the way Virat applied himself throughout the chase and steered India past the finishing line.
Sanjay Manjrekar Lauds Virat Kohli
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After a string of underwhelming performances according to Virat's standards, the seasoned star roared back to form with an unbeaten 100 off 111 balls, laced with seven fours, a delight for every cricket fan. Virat planned the perfect route to victory and helped India chase down 242 with a handful of overs to spare.