Updated 23 February 2025 at 22:24 IST

Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli Becomes The First-Ever Cricketer To Script Unique Record Courtesy Of 51st Ton In Dubai

IND vs PAK: Virat Kohli scored an ODI ton after 465 days as India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai

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Virat Kohli during IND vs PAK CT 2025 clash
Virat Kohli during IND vs PAK CT 2025 clash | Image: AP

India vs Pakistan , Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli and Pakistan, this is a match made in heaven. The former India skipper scored his 51st century in style as he helped India beat Pakistan in a dominating fashion in Dubai. It is a testament to Virat Kohli's grit skill and determination that he made it look like an one-sided affair. The track in Dubai has always been on the slower side, but Kohli never looked in any sort of trouble as he adjusted to the conditions beautifully.

There were a lot of questions on Virat Kohli's form and his future in the Indian cricket time, but today he has answered his critics in style. Consistency has unfortunately has been a big concern for Virat Kohli, a quality that made him a modern day great, but Kohli stepped up and there is no better way to answer his critics. Virat Kohli's iconic century helped India script a memorable victory against arch-rivals Dubai.

IND vs PAK: Virat Kohli Becomes First Player To Score 51st Century

Virat Kohli, the 'Run Machine' has scripted yet another record-breaking feat. With a century in the Dubai International Stadium against Pakistan, Virat Kohli has become the first-ever international cricketer to score 51 centuries in the ODI format. Previously, Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar's record of having the most ODI centuries (49) and in the process became the first-ever international player to have a half century of ODI tons against his name.

Virat Kohli celebrates his 51st ton | Image: AP

Virat Kohli scripted yet another record in the IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 match by becoming the fastest player to score 14000 ODI runs. Virat Kohli's return to form is a good news for India as they are eyeing a Champions Trophy win after 12 long years.

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Champions Trophy 2025: India Decimate Pakistan In Dubai

Virat Kohli during the IND vs PAK game in Dubai | Image: AP

India have once again dominated Pakistan in an ICC event and this was always expected. India defeated Pakistan by six wickets. India are now all set to play the semi-finals of the ongoing Champions Trophy. Pakistan on the other hand are virtually knocked out of the tournament. Pakistan still have a mathematical chance of qualifying for the semi-finals but their fate doesn't rest in their hands anymore.

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Published By : Jishu Bhattacharya

Published On: 23 February 2025 at 21:48 IST