In a pivotal Champions Trophy group-stage match on February 23, 2025, India secured a six-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, bolstered by Virat Kohli's unbeaten 100. This triumph not only advanced India towards a semi-final berth but also jeopardized Pakistan's prospects in the tournament.

Pakistan, opting to bat first, posted a total of 241 runs, with notable contributions from Saud Shakeel (62) and Mohammad Rizwan (46). India's bowling attack, highlighted by Kuldeep Yadav's 3 for 40 and Hardik Pandya's 2 for 31, effectively contained Pakistan's lineup.

In response, India faced early challenges but stabilized as Kohli reached the milestone of 14,000 ODI runs, becoming the fastest player to do so. His 51st ODI century, complemented by Shreyas Iyer's 56, guided India to a comfortable chase completion with 7.3 overs remaining.