Indian cricket fans witnessed a spectacular performance as Virat Kohli smashed his 51st ODI century, leading India to a convincing six-wicket victory over Pakistan. Chasing a target of 242, Team India secured the win with 7.3 overs remaining, almost ensuring their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Pakistan, on the other hand, is now on the brink of elimination. Despite posting 241 runs, their efforts fell short as Kohli (100*), Shreyas Iyer (56), and Shubman Gill (46) guided India to victory. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav played a crucial role with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 40 runs. India continues its unbeaten streak against Pakistan in ODIs since the 2017 Champions Trophy final, extending their record to 6-0.
After the thrilling win over Pakistan, India is set to face New Zealand in their next Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. IND vs NZ match will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium.
Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the highly anticipated Ind vs NZ clash. Both teams have a strong lineup, making it one of the most exciting matches of the tournament. Here¡¯s how you can catch the live-action:
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Despite India¡¯s dominant win against Pakistan, their semi-final spot is not yet confirmed. India currently tops Group A with four points and a +0.647 Net Run Rate (NRR) but needs one more victory for direct qualification. A loss against New Zealand could make things complicated, depending on other results.
Pakistan, after two consecutive losses, is at risk of an early exit. However, they still have a slim mathematical chance of qualifying if results go in their favour:
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 points table will be updated after each match to show the ranking of teams based on wins, losses, and net run rate.
| Rank | Team | Match | W | L | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | India | 2 | 2 | 0 | +0.647 | 4 |
| #2 | New Zealand | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1.20 | 2 |
| #3 | Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | +0.408 | 0 |
| #4 | Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.087 | 0 |
| Rank | Team | Match | W | L | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2.140 | 2 |
| #2 | Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.475 | 2 |
| #3 | England | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.475 | 0 |
| #4 | Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2.140 | 0 |
India is in a strong position but must secure a win against New Zealand to ensure direct qualification for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals. Meanwhile, Pakistan¡¯s survival depends on other match results. Fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the Ind vs NZ showdown on March 2, 2025, to see if India can maintain its winning streak and march towards the title.
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