IND vs PAK: Virat Kohli's form in focus as fans gear up for Champions Trophy's biggest rivalry

With just a day left for the iconic India vs Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025, all eyes are set on the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where the fiercest rivalry in cricket history will unfold. As fans gear up for the much-anticipated showdown on February 23, 2025, the spotlight is once again on 'King' Virat Kohli.

Though Kohli hasn't been in his best form recently, his record against Pakistan speaks for itself. With India aiming to secure a semi-final spot and Pakistan fighting to stay alive in the tournament, the stakes couldn't be higher.

Fans rally behind Virat Kohli

Ahead of the clash, Indian fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their excitement about the biggest rivalry of the Champions Trophy 2025 ！ and their belief that Kohli will deliver when it matters most.

One fan wrote, "Official father of Pakistan is coming tomorrow to own Paxtan once again."

Official father of Pakistan is coming tomorrow to own paxtan once again ?#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/0SyMgQtpo1

！ Out of context Cricket (@GemsofCricket7) February 22, 2025

Another posted, "Biggest rivalry of the year ！ India vs Pakistan at the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on February 23. The Headmaster, Virat Kohli, is ready to roar."

Biggest Rivalry Of the year, Coming India vs Pakistan at Dubai Icc Champions Trophy 23 February?

- The Headmaster Virat Kohli Ready To Roar against Pakistan. ?

|#ChampionsTrophy2025|#ViratKohli|#INDvsPAK| pic.twitter.com/4XJDJJ7VQX

！ Omkar Ugale (@Omkarugale2811) February 22, 2025

A hopeful supporter recalled a memorable moment: "Virat Kohli's 122 against Pakistan. Please repeat this again."

Virat Kohli's 122* against Pakistan?

Please repeat this again ? @imVkohli #AsiaCup2023 #INDvsPAK #ViratKohli #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/VVGo4Q5gPT

！ Troll Haters (@It_s_Aditya) February 22, 2025

Another added, "Kohli Thandavam loading for tomorrow¨s Ind vs Pak match. We¨ll be watching you!"

Kohli Thandavam Loading in Tommorows jathara Ind vs pak Match?? We will be there Watching you @imVkohli ?????#INDvsPAK #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/mWln0V7Y0n

！ Always Sravan ?? (@SravanRcfan) February 22, 2025

IND vs PAK: The high-stakes battle

Pakistan's path to the Champions Trophy semi-finals hinges on their crucial Group A clash against arch-rivals India, following a disappointing defeat in their tournament opener against New Zealand.

Adding to their woes, Pakistan lost key batter Fakhar Zaman to injury, prompting Imam-ul-Haq's inclusion as his replacement.

Meanwhile, India started their campaign on a high, delivering a win over Bangladesh. Mohammed Shami dazzled with a brilliant five-wicket haul (5/53), while Shubman Gill anchored the chase with a flawless unbeaten century (101*).

With the stakes higher than ever, fans eagerly await the next electrifying chapter of cricket¨s fiercest rivalry.

IND vs PAK: Squads

India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarthy.

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

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