Hosts Pakistan went down by six wickets in Dubai for their second defeat in the 50-over tournament to all but bow out of the semifinal race.

Kohli's 51st ton in the format in Dubai led India to a comfortable victory over their arch-rivals and to the brink of the semifinals.

"For large parts of the Indian innings, a good number of people turned their backs to the match -- facing their friends instead of the screen, such was the disappointment," said the 45-year-old in the city of Karachi.

Bangladesh take on New Zealand (3pm, Bangladesh Time) in a clash that proves utterly crucial for both of these sides, albeit for different reasons.

Kohli, who made his debut for India back in 2008 against Sri Lanka, became only the third batter in ODI history to do so after greats of the game Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.

"I think they've always had the spin department covered, but now they've got some very good quick bowlers coming through."

Rohit Sharma's retirement was once again speculated as former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar reckoned the India captain is unlikely to be part of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

The archrivals face off in Dubai today at 3pm (Bangladesh Time) with the blockbuster clash expected to draw a packed house as the two teams only meet in multi-nation events due to political tensions.

Bitter neighbours India and Pakistan clash in a Champions Trophy blockbuster in Dubai today at 3pm (Bangladesh Time).

India prevailed in seven of the eight completed ODIs in the last decade against rivals they play only in multi-team events because of a strained political relationship between the two countries.

Inglis hammered an unbeaten 120 off 86 balls as Australia pulled off the biggest chase in a men's tournament held by the International Cricket Council.

Despite being in such a comfortable environment, the pressing question remains: can Bangladesh rise to the occasion against New Zealand?

Scoring 165 off 142 deliveries, Duckett overtook former New Zealand great Nathan Astle, who previously held the highest individual total and the first instance of a batter scoring 150 in the tournament’s history.

Basit also slammed the PCB for having focused on making a statement as the host nation rather than building a strong team for the tournament.

Reports from ESPNcricinfo and Deccan Herald suggest that the PCB is unhappy that the word “Pakistan” was missing from the broadcast logo in the top-left corner -- something that had been visible in other matches.

As the national anthems played, India’s ‘Jana Gana Mana’ briefly aired between England’s ‘God Save The King’ and Australia’s ‘Advance Australia Fair.’ The mistake was swiftly cut off, but fans in the stadium noticed the slip.

Cricketing powerhouses India and Pakistan renew their storied if rare rivalry in the most hotly-anticipated match of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.

Pakistan will be looking to draw inspiration from their recent wins over India in Dubai when they meet their archrivals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in a blockbuster Champions Trophy Group A fixture tomorrow.

Two fierce rivals -- Australia and England -- are set to open their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against each other at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today.

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