Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan, Match 5 - Who Said What?

India ended up extending their dominance over Pakistan with yet another commanding victory.

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India emerged as comprehensive victors over Pakistan in Match 5 of the Champions Trophy 2025. They ended up clinching the game by a commanding six-wicket margin to win their second consecutive match of the tournament.

Opting to bat first, only two batters for Pakistan truly contributed after the openers were dismissed within the powerplay. Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan scored 62 and 46, respectively. Khushdil Shah’s mature knock of 38 got Pakistan to a par score of 241. Kuldeep Yadav starred with a three-wicket haul.

Skipper, Rohit Sharma, was dismissed early into the second innings. But Virat Kohli partnered nicely with Shubman Gill to guide India to a more stable position. Kohli later combined with Shreyas Iyer to forge yet another vital partnership. Although the latter could not stay till the end, Kohli wrapped up the game with a stunning ton.

Talking Points

1. Kuldeep Yadav’s twin strike jolts Pakistan

Kuldeep Yadav was having a quiet sedate game before his seventh over, which provided a couple of wickets. Shaheen Shah Afridi departed soon after Salman Agha was dismissed off a leading edge – both of the wickets which portrayed Kuldeep’s commendable proficiency in utilising his variations.

2. Shaheen Shah Afridi woes persist with another subdued performance

The tall Pakistani pacer, similar to his recent ODI outings, was quite expensive with the ball. Despite ending up with a couple of wickets, Shaheen conceded 74 runs in the eight overs he bowled. He erred in his line and length a touch too much.