India vs Pakistan LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025: India cruising to victory!

India vs Pakistan LIVE Updates: ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Virat Kohli is still at the crease after notching up his 74th ODI fifty, with Shreyas Iyer also closing in on his half-century as India chases down 242 runs against Pakistan in Dubai. India, invited to bowl first, delivered a disciplined performance to bowl Pakistan out for 241. Saud Shakeel (62) and Mohammad Rizwan (46) shared a vital 104-run partnership to lift Pakistan from a tricky 47 for 2. However, Pakistan's innings faltered after their departure, and they were bowled out for under 250. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 40 runs.

LIVE Score Update:

India 214/2 (38.4)

Need 28 runs from 68 balls at 2.47 runs per over (CRR: 5.53)

Batsmen at the crease:

Virat Kohli: 85 (99)

Shreyas Iyer: 56* (66)

Bowlers:

Haris Rauf: 0/52 (7)

Khushdil Shah: 0/36 (6.4)

Key Highlights:

Kohli’s Journey to 80s: Kohli's steady knock has brought India closer to the target. He needs 16 more runs to reach his 51st ODI ton.

Shreyas Iyer’s Fifty: Shreyas Iyer reaches his half-century off 63 balls, showcasing impressive pacing of his innings.

India’s Strong Position: With 53 more runs required from 90 balls, India looks set for a comfortable victory. Iyer's and Kohli's partnership continues to strengthen India’s pursuit.

Kohli's Near Miss: Kohli was nearly run out after a miscommunication on a quick single, but he managed to make it safely to the crease.

Iyer’s Big Hit: A six from Shreyas Iyer over deep mid-wicket off Salman Agha highlighted India’s dominant chase.

Kohli Brings up 74th ODI Fifty: With a four, Kohli reached his fifty in 62 balls, steadying India’s chase after an early wobble.

India’s Path to Victory:

India is on course to chase down the 242-run target with relative ease, needing 116 runs from 25 overs, with both batsmen in solid form.