Rizwan had to turn to spin, which slowed the scoring, and Abrar Ahmed bowled a beauty to dismiss Gill. At 100/2, Shreyas Iyer joined Kohli, and the duo built a century partnership that sealed Pakistan’s fate. While Kohli was steady, Shreyas started slow (17 off 34 balls) but ensured Pakistan never got control of the game. They batted smartly, avoiding risks, and once the target fell below 100, runs flowed easily. Shreyas made up for his slow start and reached a well-deserved fifty. The only remaining question was whether Kohli could reach his century, and the chase master paced it perfectly, bringing up his 51st ODI ton—his fourth against Pakistan—with the winning runs. Kohli continues to thrive against his arch-rivals!

Ind vs Pak : Post-Match Analysis

A dominant performance from India! Their bowlers set the tone early, with Hardik delivering a brilliant 6-over spell that removed Babar Azam. Rizwan and Shakeel formed a cautious century partnership but failed to capitalize on their chances. Dropped catches didn’t help Pakistan’s cause, and three quick wickets put them on the back foot. Kuldeep’s brilliant spell in the final 10 overs, where he claimed three wickets, ensured Pakistan couldn’t accelerate.

In response, Rohit started aggressively before falling to a perfect Shaheen Afridi yorker. Shubman Gill, initially cautious, soon launched into Afridi with a flurry of stunning boundaries. India raced to 64/1 at the end of the powerplay. Haris Rauf bowled well initially but was taken apart by Kohli, who reached another career milestone—14,000 ODI runs. Kohli’s masterclass led India to a comprehensive victory, further proving why he is one of the greatest chasers in the game.

Rohit Sharma:

“Our start with the ball was fantastic. We knew batting would get easier under lights, so we backed our experience to chase the target. Credit to Axar, Kuldeep, and Jadeja for their contributions. Rizwan and Shakeel built a strong partnership, but it was important for us to stay in control. Hardik, Shami, and Harshit also bowled exceptionally well. We’ve played a lot in this format, and it can be tricky at times, but Axar and Kuldeep stepped up when it mattered.”

Mohammad Rizwan:

“We won the toss but couldn’t capitalize on it. Their bowlers performed brilliantly. Saud Shakeel and I tried to take the game deep, but our shot selection let us down. India put us under pressure, and we couldn’t recover. Kohli and Gill batted exceptionally well and took the game away from us. Our fielding needs improvement, as we made too many mistakes today.”

Virat Kohli | Player of the Match in Ind vs Pak:

“It feels great to contribute in an important game and help the team qualify. After losing Rohit early, it was crucial to apply what we learned from the last match. My role was to anchor the innings in the middle overs against the spinners while avoiding unnecessary risks. Towards the end, Shreyas accelerated, and I found some boundaries, allowing me to play my natural ODI game. I have a good understanding of my game, and staying focused without getting affected by external expectations is key. My priority is to give 100% in every match, and when you do that, results follow. Clarity in approach is essential—scoring against pace is vital before spinners can take control. Shubman did well against Shaheen, proving why he’s the world’s top batter. It was crucial to score 60-70 runs in the powerplay; otherwise, we would have been chasing the game. Shreyas has really settled into his No. 4 role, performing well both in India and abroad. (On the upcoming break) At 36, a week off feels great! Time to put my feet up and recharge after putting in so much effort every match.”

For more such interesting updates , Subscribe to The Sports Prince.

Also follow us on instagram for regular updates