In a thrilling match at the ongoing marquee event, star batter Virat Kohli stole the show with a brilliant century, leading India to a four-wicket victory over Pakistan.

Pakistan enters the tournament as defending champions having won the previous edition of the Champions Trophy in 2017, defeating India in the final. While Pakistan has won the tournament once, India has won twice: in 2013 and in 2002,

The Indian national cricket team will face Pakistan in the second group stage match for both nations in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.