Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:24pm on 23 Feb 2025,Sunday Sports
In the 2025 Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, Rohit Sharma broke a major record, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar to become the fastest opener to reach 9,000 ODI runs. Rohit achieved this milestone in just 181 innings, compared to Tendulkar's 197. Despite the record, Rohit's 20-run knock, which included three fours and a six, was not enough for a big score as India chased 242 runs. India's bowlers dominated, dismissing Pakistan for 241, with Kuldeep Yadav taking 3 wickets. India reached 64/1 after 10 overs.
Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:04pm on 23 Feb 2025,Sunday Sports
Virat Kohli reached a historic milestone of 14,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs) during India's match against Pakistan at the Champions Trophy. This achievement came in his 299th ODI, making him the fastest player to reach this mark, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record. Kohli's milestone was marked by a classy boundary. His total now stands at 14,000 runs in just 287 innings. Kohli, second on the all-time ODI run-scorers list for India, continues to build on his legendary career with 50 centuries and 73 fifties.
Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 03:20pm on 23 Feb 2025,Sunday Sports
Shubman Gill’s brilliance was cut short by Abrar Ahmed’s perfect delivery, while Virat Kohli became the fastest Indian to reach 14,000 ODI runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar. India dominated Pakistan after Rohit Sharma's early dismissal, with Kuldeep Yadav taking 3/40. Pakistan, despite a solid partnership between Rizwan and Shakeel, struggled to accelerate, thanks to tight bowling from Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, and Kuldeep. India bowled Pakistan out for 241. Gill’s leadership and fielding excellence, along with Kohli’s catch record, contributed significantly to India’s continued success in this high-stakes encounter.
Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 01:50pm on 23 Feb 2025,Sunday Sports
Kuldeep Yadav reached a major milestone in international cricket by claiming his 300th wicket during India’s ICC Champions Trophy match against Pakistan. The left-arm wrist-spinner became the 13th Indian bowler and 5th Indian spinner to achieve this feat. Kuldeep's 3-wicket haul (3/40) helped India bowl out Pakistan for 241. Known for his unorthodox spin style, Kuldeep has been pivotal in India’s spin attack alongside Yuzvendra Chahal. With this accomplishment, he joins legends like Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh in the 300-wicket club.
Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 01:16pm on 23 Feb 2025,Sunday Sports
Ravichandran Ashwin defended Pakistan's cautious batting approach during their 2025 Champions Trophy match against India, emphasizing that the sluggish Dubai pitch made run-scoring challenging. He stressed that Pakistan’s struggles should not be compared to their previous innings in Karachi, where conditions were more favorable. Pakistan's top-order, including Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel, found it difficult to rotate strike, and they went 55 deliveries without a boundary in the middle overs. Despite this, the team managed to stabilize at 129-2 after 30 overs.
Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 01:09pm on 23 Feb 2025,Sunday Sports
In the 2025 Champions Trophy, India is set to chase down a target of 242 against Pakistan, after the latter were all out for 241. Pakistan's Rizwan top-scored with 80 runs, while India's bowlers, including Siraj and Shami, dominated with key wickets. India’s chase was off to a steady start with openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. With a solid foundation, they are confident of securing the win. The match is being held in Dubai, with the atmosphere charged up for this iconic contest between the arch-rivals.
Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:44am on 23 Feb 2025,Sunday Sports
In a thrilling development ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai, cricket legend MS Dhoni and Bollywood star Sunny Deol are set to watch the match together. A viral teaser video featuring Deol hinted at a special guest joining him, leading fans to speculate and express excitement on social media about Dhoni's potential appearance. This anticipated union of two iconic figures has amplified the buzz surrounding the high-stakes encounter, as fans eagerly await the match and the dynamic duo's presence.
Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:38am on 23 Feb 2025,Sunday Sports
In a high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between India and Pakistan, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya delivered a pivotal blow by dismissing Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam. Babar, who had been in fine form with 23 runs off 26 balls, edged a delivery from Pandya, resulting in a sharp catch by wicketkeeper KL Rahul. Following the dismissal, Pandya added flair to the moment with a bold "bye-bye" wave directed at Babar, a gesture that quickly went viral and sparked a plethora of memes and discussions across social media platforms. This incident not only underscored the intense rivalry between the two cricketing nations but also highlighted Pandya's passionate on-field persona.
Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 09:05am on 23 Feb 2025,Sunday Sports
In the highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and chose to bat first against India. This decision aligns with historical data indicating that teams batting first at this venue have often set competitive totals. Both teams have made strategic adjustments to their line-ups, aiming to capitalize on the pitch conditions. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, rekindling the storied rivalry between the two cricketing giants.
Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:01am on 23 Feb 2025,Sunday Sports
In a surprising statement ahead of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match on February 23, 2025, in Dubai, former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan expressed his desire for a Pakistan victory. Wassan believes that a win for Pakistan would intensify the tournament's competitiveness, stating, "I want Pakistan to win. Maza aayega (it will be fun, tournament-wise)." Pakistan, having lost their opening match to New Zealand, faces a must-win situation to remain in contention. Wassan also praised India's batting depth and supported the team's spin-heavy strategy tailored for Dubai's conditions.