Virat Kohli lives for big moments, and his century against Pakistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy was another proof of his greatness. With critics doubting his form and spin ability, Kohli shut them down in the best possible manner—by leading India’s chase with a perfect hundred in Dubai.
Leading up to the high-voltage clash, Kohli’s struggles against leg-spin had been a major talking point. His dismissals to Rishad Hossain and Adil Rashid in recent matches had fueled debates about possible weaknesses in his game. However, when it mattered most, the Indian batting maestro delivered, guiding India to a comfortable six-wicket victory over their arch-rivals.
Rohit Sharma’s Backing
Skipper Rohit Sharma, who showered praise on Kohli post-match, said that the dressing room never had any doubts about him. “People sitting in the dressing room are not surprised by what he has done. We all know the kind of player he is,” Rohit stated. As true as his captain’s words, Kohli’s innings were a reminder of why he is still one of the best in the world.
Pursuing 242, India had a blistering beginning with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill taking charge. After Kohli walked in, he asserted himself in the middle overs with his characteristic calm. Steering clear of unnecessary risks off-spinners, he worked on rotating the strike and exploiting the pace bowlers. His 111-ball century contained just seven boundaries, which was sufficient evidence that control and discipline were the secrets of his success.
Kohli’s Game Plan
“My role was simple – to dominate the middle overs, not play aggressively against spinners, and confront pacers,” Kohli explained after the match. “It’s about keeping the outside world at bay and concentrating on my game.”
On the other hand, Pakistan’s batting also did not stand up to the challenge. In spite of consistent contributions by Mohammad Rizwan (77) and Saud Shakeel (62), their lack of a pace in scoring limited them to just 241. India’s pursuit, in comparison, was professional, with Kohli remaining until the very end to guarantee success.
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With this win, India is all but through to the semi-finals, while Pakistan faces an early exit. As Kohli’s bat does the talking once again, one thing is clear—he’s not done silencing his doubters just yet.
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