Pakistan National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

This defeat followed a loss to New Zealand, leaving Pakistan’s semi-final hopes slim. On March 16, 2025, they hit another low, scoring 91 against New Zealand. Analysts at ESPNcricinfo pointed to tactical errors and poor execution. This article looked back at how Pakistan stumbled against India, exposing old flaws.

Pakistan’s Batting Flopped Early

Pakistan’s innings began well, reaching 52 for 2 in the powerplay. Babar Azam made 23 before Hardik Pandya dismissed him. Imam-ul-Haq fell run out for 10, wasting a start. Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan then built a 104-run stand. However, it took 144 balls, lacking aggression. Cricbuzz noted their 42 runs in 14 overs after the powerplay. This slowdown stalled momentum, setting a low total. Khushdil Shah’s late 38 couldn’t lift them enough. Pakistan’s early promise faded fast against India’s pressure.

Rizwan’s Captaincy Drew Heat

Mohammad Rizwan’s 46 off 77 balls as captain sparked criticism after the loss. He faced 29 dot balls in overs 11-24, slowing Pakistan down. Urooj Mumtaz slammed his strike rate of 59 on Wikipedia. Rizwan admitted post-match that their campaign was nearly done. His dismissal by Axar Patel triggered a collapse from 151 for 3. He aimed for 280 but fell short due to poor shots. Fans saw his leadership as timid, unlike India’s bold approach. Rizwan’s slow batting hurt Pakistan when they needed a leader. Pakistan after this loss is going to be disqualified from the CT 2025 just like England after losing to Afganistan in the group stage match.

India’s Bowlers Took Control

India’s bowling attack dominated Pakistan, limiting them to 241 in 49.4 overs. Kuldeep Yadav grabbed 3 for 40, wrecking the tail with wristspin. Hardik Pandya took 2 for 31, removing Babar early. Harshit Rana’s slower balls finished off Pakistan’s lower order. They slumped from 151 for 2 to 200 for 7 late on. BBC Sport praised India’s discipline, which Pakistan couldn’t counter. Shaheen Afridi struck early in India’s chase but lacked backup. India’s bowlers turned the game, setting an easy target.

Pakistan National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard at Dubai, Champions Trophy, Feb 23, 2025

Pakistan Innings – Key Moments

Event	Details
Powerplay 1	Overs 0.1 – 10.0 (Mandatory – 52 runs, 2 wickets)
50 Runs	9.4 overs (58 balls), Extras 12
Powerplay 2	Overs 10.1 – 40.0 (Mandatory – 131 runs, 3 wickets)
Drinks (14.0 overs)	Pakistan – 61/2 (Saud Shakeel 8, Mohammad Rizwan 7)
3rd Wicket Partnership (50 runs)	90 balls (Saud Shakeel 27, Mohammad Rizwan 24, Ex 1)
100 Runs	25.3 overs (153 balls), Extras 13
Drinks (31.0 overs)	Pakistan – 137/2 (Saud Shakeel 50, Mohammad Rizwan 41)
Saud Shakeel 50	63 balls (4 x 4)
3rd Wicket Partnership (100 runs)	141 balls (Saud Shakeel 54, Mohammad Rizwan 44, Ex 3)
150 Runs	32.6 overs (198 balls), Extras 15
Powerplay 3	Overs 40.1 – 50.0 (Mandatory – 58 runs, 5 wickets)
Review (Over 40.3)	India (Bowling), Challenged Wicket, Khushdil Shah, Umpire Call (Struck down – Umpires Call)
200 Runs	42.3 overs (255 balls), Extras 16
Review (Over 42.5)	Pakistan (Batting), Challenged Wicket, Shaheen Shah Afridi (Struck down)
Innings Break	Pakistan – 241/10 in 49.4 overs (Abrar Ahmed 0)

India  (T: 242 runs from 50 ovs)

Batting		R	B	M	4s	6s	SR
Rohit Sharma (c)	b Shaheen Shah Afridi	20	15	22	3	1	133.33
Shubman Gill	b Abrar Ahmed	46	52	75	7	0	88.46
Virat Kohli	not out	100	111	151	7	0	90.09
Shreyas Iyer	c Imam-ul-Haq b Khushdil Shah	56	67	80	5	1	83.58
Hardik Pandya	c †Mohammad Rizwan b Shaheen Shah Afridi	8	6	5	1	0	133.33
Axar Patel	not out	3	4	11	0	0	75.00
Extras	(w 11)	11
Total	42.3 Ov (RR: 5.74)	244/4
Did not bat:  KL Rahul †,  Ravindra Jadeja,  Harshit Rana,  Mohammed Shami,  Kuldeep Yadav
Fall of wickets: 1-31 (Rohit Sharma, 4.6 ov), 2-100 (Shubman Gill, 17.3 ov), 3-214 (Shreyas Iyer, 38.5 ov), 4-223 (Hardik Pandya, 39.6 ov) • DRS

Bowling	O	M	R	W	ECON	0s	4s	6s	WD	NB
Shaheen Shah Afridi	8	0	74	2	9.25	20	10	0	5	0
Naseem Shah	8	0	37	0	4.62	28	3	1	1	0
Haris Rauf	7	0	52	0	7.42	15	5	0	2	0
Abrar Ahmed	10	0	28	1	2.80	33	0	0	0	0
Khushdil Shah	7.3	0	43	1	5.73	19	5	0	0	0
Salman Agha	2	0	10	0	5.00	7	0	1	0	0

Indian Innings Key Moments

Event	Details
Powerplay 1	Overs 0.1 – 10.0 (Mandatory – 64 runs, 1 wicket)
50 Runs	8.1 overs (49 balls), Extras 1
Powerplay 2	Overs 10.1 – 40.0 (Mandatory – 159 runs, 3 wickets)
2nd Wicket Partnership (50 runs)	48 balls (Shubman Gill 29, V Kohli 22, Ex 2)
Drinks (17.0 overs)	India – 99/1 (Shubman Gill 46, V Kohli 30)
100 Runs	17.1 overs (103 balls), Extras 3
V Kohli 50	62 balls (4 x 4)
150 Runs	28.6 overs (174 balls), Extras 3
3rd Wicket Partnership (50 runs)	69 balls (V Kohli 33, SS Iyer 17, Ex 0)
Drinks (35.0 overs)	India – 189/2 (V Kohli 71, SS Iyer 48)
200 Runs	35.6 overs (216 balls), Extras 4
3rd Wicket Partnership (100 runs)	111 balls (V Kohli 50, SS Iyer 49, Ex 1)
SS Iyer 50	63 balls (4 x 4, 1 x 6)
Powerplay 3	Overs 40.1 – 50.0 (Mandatory)
Review (Over 40.3)	Pakistan (Bowling), Challenged Wicket, V Kohli, Umpire Call (Struck down)
V Kohli 100	111 balls (7 x 4)

Match Analysis

Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100* off 111 balls crushed Pakistan’s hopes in Dubai. He hit his 51st ODI century, ending with the winning boundary. Starting with 50 off 62, he sped up later. Shubman Gill added 46 before Abrar Ahmed got him out. Kohli and Shreyas Iyer’s 100-run stand broke Pakistan’s spirit. SportsTak hailed his calm chase of 242 in 42.3 overs. Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Shaheen Afridi’s 2 for 74, couldn’t stop him. Kohli’s brilliance knocked Pakistan out of contention, like Sikandar Raza did it against India in 1st T20 at Harare in 2024 Tour.

Tactical Mistakes Cost Pakistan

Pakistan’s loss revealed deep tactical and selection flaws against India. Injuries to Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman weakened their top order. Rizwan noted the lack of spin options beyond Abrar Ahmed. They relied on part-timers like Khushdil Shah, who took 1 for 43. The Guardian criticized their lack of allrounders, unlike India’s Ravindra Jadeja. Fielding errors and slow batting added to their woes. On March 16, 2025, similar issues saw them score 91 against New Zealand. Pakistan’s planning failed under India’s pressure.

Middle Overs Killed Momentum

Pakistan’s middle overs proved disastrous, scoring just 42 runs in 14 overs. After a brisk 52 for 2, Rizwan and Shakeel slowed down. Their 104-run stand lacked intent, taking too long. Rizwan’s 29 dot balls choked the innings, per Cricbuzz. Shakeel’s 62 came off 76 balls, steady but not enough. India’s spinners tightened the screws, and Pakistan couldn’t recover. This phase set a modest 241, far below Rizwan’s 280 target. India exploited this weakness easily.

Pakistan’s Campaign Hit Rock Bottom

Pakistan’s six-wicket loss to India left their title defense in ruins. After losing to New Zealand earlier, this was a must-win game. They needed Bangladesh to upset New Zealand, but hope was slim. Rizwan said their fate was “over for now.” ESPNcricinfo predicted a third straight ICC exit. Their 241 proved too low on a good pitch. India’s chase showed Pakistan missed 30-40 runs. On March 16, 2025, they sank to 91 against New Zealand, echoing this collapse. Pakistan’s campaign unraveled fast.