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Kohli`s century propelled India to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan, securing a semi-finals spot in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

India secured a spot in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a commanding six-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai on February 25, 2025. Virat Kohli was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten century of 100 runs off 84 balls, helping India chase down a target of 268 with 26 balls remaining. This victory marked India`s second consecutive win in the tournament, following their earlier triumph against Bangladesh.

The Indian bowlers set the stage by limiting Pakistan to 267 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 50 overs, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the attack, taking 3 wickets for 42 runs. Kohli`s masterclass was complemented by solid contributions from Rohit Sharma, who scored 45, and Shubman Gill, who added 38 runs to the total. With this win, India joins New Zealand at the top of Group A, both teams having 4 points from two matches.

In the latest ICC ODI Rankings update, Kohli has climbed back into the top five batters, now sitting in fifth place with 743 rating points. Shubman Gill continues to lead the ODI batting rankings, while Rohit Sharma holds the third position. The Champions Trophy 2025 points table shows Pakistan and Bangladesh eliminated after losing both their matches. Upcoming fixtures include Afghanistan vs England on February 26 and India vs New Zealand on March 2, crucial for determining the final standings before the semi-finals on March 4 and 5.

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