Epic Dare: Rohit Sharma Challenges Virat Kohli to Hit a Six with Century at Stake as India Nears Victory against PAK

Virat Kohli once again asserted his authority over Pakistan in ICC tournaments with a remarkable unbeaten century, guiding India to a convincing six-wicket win in the Champions Trophy on Sunday. The prolific batsman, known for his stellar performances against Pakistan on the grandest stages, showcased his brilliance with a meticulously crafted 100* off 111 deliveries. Kohli's masterclass ensured India chased down the target of 242 runs with ease, finishing the game with 45 balls to spare.

Kohli’s innings was the backbone of India's triumph, as the team all but secured a semifinal berth with their second win in the tournament.

A Virat Kohli innings is never short on drama, and Sunday was no exception. As he inched closer to his century, the equation tightened; India needed just two runs to seal the win, while Kohli was four away from reaching his milestone. As tensions mounted, a lighthearted moment came from the dressing room.

Skipper Rohit Sharma, from the dressing room, cheekily gestured for his teammate to finish the game off with a six. Kohli acknowledged the call, but instead of a maximum, he calmly drove the ball to the boundary – clinching both the win and his 51st ODI century in one stroke.

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Despite a relatively quiet run of form leading into the tournament, Kohli rose to the occasion against Pakistan’s formidable bowling attack, showcasing his trademark precision and composure.

Complemented by a fluent 56 from Shreyas Iyer and a solid 46 from Shubman Gill, Kohli anchored the chase to perfection, ensuring India remained in total control.

India closing in on semi-final berth

With the win, India are comfortably placed at the top of the group with four points in two matches. A win for New Zealand in their match against Bangladesh would seal India's passage to the semis, with New Zealand joining them in the knock-outs.

Pakistan, meanwhile, now rely on results in other matches to go their way to stay alive in the tournament. The side faced one-sided defeats against both, New Zealand and India, and will now hope for Bangladesh to pull an upset against the Kiwis in Rawalpindi.

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