On Sunday night, Virat Kohli marked his return to form in style, scoring a flawless century that silenced critics and thrilled fans. His unbeaten 100, his 51st ODI ton, came in a crucial Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan, reinforcing his dominance over India’s arch-rivals.
After months of struggling for runs, Virat Kohli‘s masterclass put to rest doubts about his place in the team—letting his bat do the talking. Following India’s thrilling 6-wicket victory over Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group stage match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, cricket fans rejoiced and celebrated the triumph.
You can watch the celebrations here:
#WATCH | People celebrate in J&K's summer capital, Jammu, as India beats Pakistan in #ICCChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/qlHKroRvhO
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2025
All over India, happy fans celebrated by bursting firecrackers and waving flags with joy.
#WATCH | Maharashtra's Nagpur witnesses massive celebration as India registers comprehensive victory over Pakistan in #ICCChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/mW1I1Y1XYJ
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2025
Fan credits India’s victory over Pakistan to Kohli’s brilliant century
Praising Virat Kohli’s century, a fan from Raipur said, “India defeated arch-rival Pakistan, and the credit for the win goes to Virat Kohli… He played exceptionally well.”
#WATCH | #ICCChampionsTrophy | Raipur: India beats arch-rival Pakistan; one of the cricket fans says, "The credit for the victory goes to Virat Kohli…He played very well…" pic.twitter.com/QHbVmgcgC9
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2025
Fans in Dubai were seen cheering enthusiastically after India’s victory over arch-rival Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
#WATCH | #ICCChampionsTrophy | Dubai: Fans cheer as India beats arch-rival Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium pic.twitter.com/9P1qjv3blE
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2025
Celebrating the victory, BJP MP Anurag Thakur said ANI:
“Many congratulations to the Indian Cricket team. This is the result of the prayers of 140 crore Indians and the excellent performance of our team… The Indian team was in command from the first ball, and moreover, we also got to see Virat Kohli’s century… India is performing well, may we win the Champions Trophy.”
#WATCH | Dubai | On India's victory over Pakistan in #ICCChampionsTrophy match, BJP MP Anurag Thakur says, "Many congratulations to the Indian Cricket team. This is the result of the prayers of 140 crore Indians and the excellent performance of our team… The Indian team was in… pic.twitter.com/wmZNW8WifR
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2025
Virat Kohli’s coach Raj Kumar Sharma stated, “His (Virat Kohli) performance was very good. His stats show that he has been doing this for a very long time, except for a few innings in between… He believes in replying with his bat… He works very hard for his game…”
#WATCH | Dubai | On India's victory over Pakistan in #ICCChampionsTrophy match, Virat Kohli's childhood coach Raj Kumar Sharma says, "His (Virat Kohli) performance was very good. His stats show that he has been doing this for a very long time, except for a few innings in… pic.twitter.com/3wwf9FVcbo
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2025
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