In the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai, Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first, giving India the opportunity to bowl first. Pakistan made one change in their lineup, while India remained unchanged.

Pakistan's Innings Summary:

Pakistan’s innings came to an end after 49.4 overs with a total of 241 runs. Pakistan set a target of 242 runs for India to chase.

Initially, in the first powerplay, Pakistan made 50 runs off 9.4 overs, losing 2 wickets. In the second powerplay, they scored 131 runs but lost 3 wickets. Saud Shakeel scored 50 runs off 63 balls, while Mohammad Rizwan contributed 46 runs. Khushdil Shah made 38 runs, and Babar Azam managed only 23 runs.

India's Brilliant Bowling:

For India, Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya were the standout bowlers. Kuldeep took 3 wickets, while Pandya took 2. Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Harshit Rana claimed one wicket each, helping India restrict Pakistan to just 241 runs.

Key Moments from Pakistan's Wickets:

• Pakistan's ninth wicket fell as Nasim Shah was run out by a brilliant throw from Axar Patel.
• Khushdil Shah hit two sixes off Mohammad Shami in the 49th over, but Pakistan still couldn’t reach the 250-run mark.

Virat Kohli’s Historic Achievement:

Virat Kohli created a new record by becoming the fielder with the most catches for India in One-Day Internationals. He now has 157 catches to his name, marking a significant achievement.

Pakistan's Final Overs and Target for India:

Pakistan reached 212 runs as they entered the final five overs. However, given the challenging nature of the pitch in Dubai, it was difficult for them to hit big shots. Pakistan needs to perform exceptionally well to reach 242 runs, and it remains to be seen how India will approach this target.

Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya’s Impact:

Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya were the key contributors for India with the ball, taking a combined total of 5 wickets. Kuldeep showcased great skill in his bowling, while Pandya continued his fine form with crucial wickets.

Pakistan's Wickets Falling:

Pakistan faced consistent setbacks throughout their innings. Saud Shakeel was dismissed for 62 runs off 76 balls, while Mohammad Rizwan made 44 runs before being bowled out. The remaining batsmen followed suit, and Pakistan was bowled out for 241 runs in 49.4 overs.

India's Target:

India has been set a target of 242 runs, and it will be interesting to see how they approach the chase. Considering the pitch conditions in Dubai, chasing a target over 250 runs could have been challenging, making this target a decent one for Pakistan to defend.