'Electrifying Performance': Union Home Minister Amit Shah Congratulates India On Their Thumping CT 2025 Win Over Pakistan

Champions Trophy 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Rohit Sharma -led India after they decimated Pakistan in Dubai. Courtesy of a Virat Kohli special, the 'men in blue' steamrolled Pakistan and their aspirations of retaining the Champions Trophy . Kohli ended up scoring 100 runs from 111 balls. The former India captain hit 7 fours and scored with a strike rate of 90.09. India are now assured of a spot in the Champions Trophy semi-final and Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign is virtually over and they'll have to rely on teams like New Zealand and Bangladesh if they are to play the knockouts.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Praises Team India

As soon as Virat Kohli hit the winning runs in Dubai, the entire nation erupted in joy. It also goes on to show the fact that the entire nation had the scars of 2017 Champions Trophy finals still fresh in their minds. Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account and lavished praise on the Indian team.

'An electrifying performance!! Well played Team India.  You have made everyone proud by living up to the expectations of millions of cricket fans around the world. All my best wishes for your future matches.', wrote the Union Home Minister. India defeated Pakistan by six wickets. This victory also marked India's eleventh win over Pakistan as far as the ICC events are concerned. India and Pakistan have collided with each other 14 times in ICC events. Pakistan has ended up winning only three matches.

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IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 Clash: As It Happened

Pakistan tried to gain an early advantage by deciding to bat first against India in Dubai. Pakistan played to India's strengths and their decision to bat first backfired on all levels. Pakistan's stalwarts Babar Azam and Mohamamad Rizwan failed to step up and deliver yet again. It was Shaud Shakeel's 62 off 76 balls which helped Pakistan register a total of 241 runs.

India's chase looked relatively easy and it was expected to happen. Rohit Sharma came out all guns blazing and left Pakistan's Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi begging for answers. The Indian vice-captain Shubman Gill anchored the innings and helped India cruise through. But it was a Virat Kohli special which sealed the game in India's favour.

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