Virat Kohli and Babar Azam share a heartwarming moment ahead of the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 encounter between India and Pakistan. The gesture of sportsmanship between the two batting icons quickly went viral, capturing the emotions of cricket fans worldwide. Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and opted to bat first, making one change in the playing XI by bringing in Imam-ul-Haq for the injured Fakhar Zaman. India, on the other hand, entered the match with confidence, having beaten Bangladesh by six wickets in their opening fixture. A victory against Pakistan would all but secure India’s place in the semi-finals, while a loss would virtually end Pakistan’s title defence. However, the start of the match was far from ideal for India, as experienced pacer Mohammed Shami bowled an erratic opening over, conceding five wides in an 11-ball spell. Check out the live cricket scores from the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here.
