The King in a sublime performance saw India rub Pakistan’s face in the mud in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday when he on screen a rise of a hundred. It was a record and found Kohli’s entire batting scheme against Pakistan to stir the net into a frenzied celebration once again, at the Dubai International Stadium on this Sunday. The Men in Blue walked into this game as the hot favorites to win it, and they proved their case solid, bundled up Pakistan for 241 in 49.4 overs via a fabulous bowling performance. While fans were glowing because of Virat’s swashbuckling innings in Dubai, beautiful reactions flooded social media from his wife Anushka Sharma.
While the entire internet fires its wrath and fury on the poor patches Virat has faced, Anushka’s reaction comes right out of nowhere. Sure, Test cricket hasn’t been going well for Kohli of late, but he once again proved there’s no one in the planet better to bat in one-dayers than him — especially while chasing in the second innings.
Kohli set the pace in the India chase with seven boundaries in a rollicking knock while building a 114-run alliance with Iyer, who scored 56 off 67 balls, as India reached home with 45 balls to spare.
Virat’s calm and collected 51st ODI hundred handed India a liberated six-wicket win as another feather in his cap of being the best big-match player. The internet was soon all agog with responses applauding his brilliance under pressure.
“I’m feeling good, you know, it feels good when you are able to bat in that way in a crucial match to qualify. It feels great to contribute in a game where Rohit went down early-you have to put in the understanding we got from the last game. My duty was to control the middle overs against the spinners, not take too many risks. Towards the end, Shreyas accelerated and I got a few twos as well, which allowed me to play my usual ODI game,” he mentioned during the post-game presentation ceremony.
“I know my game decently well, it’s about keeping the outside noise away, staying in my space and taking care of my energy levels and thoughts. Very easy to get sucked into the expectations. My job is just to be in the present and do a job for the team. My mantras are to give 100% on every ball in the field, and God rewards you sometimes. Having clarity is very crucial, it was important to note whenever pace is on the ball, put on the runs or else left-handers usually dictate. Shubman did quite well against Shaheen; he took him on,” he added.
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