Virat Kohli’s century against Pakistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy brought immense joy to a devoted fan, who celebrated wildly at home in front of his TV. After a low score against Bangladesh in the opener, Kohli bounced back with a match-winning knock in the high-pressure clash against India’s arch-rivals.
The 36-year-old guided India‘s chase of 242, forming key partnerships with Shubman Gill (46) and Shreyas Iyer (56) before sealing the win with a stylish boundary in the 43rd over. The shot not only secured victory but also marked Kohli’s 51st ODI century and his first in the Champions Trophy.
A thrilled fan celebrated the special moment by taking off his shirt and cheering excitedly while watching with his family. You can watch the video here:
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“Not Surprised” – Ponting on Kohli’s century in IND vs PAK 2025 clash
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said he wasn’t surprised by Virat Kohli’s standout performance against Pakistan, given his track record of thriving in high-pressure situations.
“I’ve always said big games equal big names. You need your big names to stand up in those big moments, and no bigger game for India than a game against Pakistan.”
”Your reputation is forged in what you do in the biggest contests on the international stage. So it’s no surprise to me that that has happened,” Ponting said on ICC Review (via ICC’s official website).
Heaping praise on Kohli, Ponting further continued:
“I don’t think I’ve ever seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli. Now that he’s gone past me and only two ahead of him, I’m sure he would want to give himself the best chance to be remembered as the all-time leading run scorer in the game.”
“As long as the hunger’s there, obviously physical-wise, he’s probably as fit as he’s ever been and works exceptionally hard on that side of his game.”
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