Virat Kohli’s unbeaten ton guided India to a dominant six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, sealing their semi-final spot as Anushka Sharma’s reaction goes viral.
February 24, 2025: Virat Kohli once again proved why he is the ultimate match-winner, delivering a masterclass innings to guide India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With this victory, India all but confirmed their semi-final berth, while Pakistan finds itself on the brink of elimination.
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Kohli’s stellar unbeaten 100-run knock at the Dubai International Stadium sent social media into a frenzy, but one reaction stood out—his wife, Anushka Sharma’s, heartfelt post celebrating his achievement.
Kohli’s Redemption Amid Criticism
The century comes at a crucial time for Kohli, who has faced criticism for his recent dip in form in Test cricket. However, he silenced the doubters in emphatic fashion, once again proving why he remains the best chaser in ODI cricket.
India chased down 242 runs with ease, with Kohli leading from the front. His innings included seven boundaries, and he anchored a crucial 114-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer (56 off 67 balls), ensuring India’s comfortable win with 45 balls to spare.
Kohli on His Match-Winning Knock
After the match, an elated Kohli reflected on his innings:
“It feels great to contribute in such an important game and help seal our qualification. When we lost Rohit early, it was crucial to build a solid foundation. I focused on controlling the middle overs, especially against the spinners, without taking unnecessary risks. In the end, Shreyas accelerated, and I was able to find the gaps and finish the job.”
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Kohli also shared his mindset while handling pressure:
“It’s easy to get carried away by expectations, but I try to stay in my space, maintain my energy levels, and focus on my role for the team. Clarity is key—against pace, you take your chances, but against spin, you have to be smart. Shubman did a great job against Shaheen, which made things easier for us.”
Anushka’s Viral Reaction
Anushka Sharma’s reaction to Kohli’s century instantly went viral, with fans flooding social media with admiration for their power couple moment. This isn’t the first time Anushka has shown her unwavering support for Virat, and once again, her love and encouragement struck a chord with fans.
India’s Path to Semi-Finals
With this victory, India remains unbeaten against Pakistan in ODIs since the 2017 Champions Trophy final, extending their record to 6-0. More importantly, India has now secured a semi-final berth, maintaining their dominance in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Pakistan is staring at elimination, needing a miracle to stay alive in the competition.
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