IND vs PAK / Same place, same score of '152', India took a strong revenge from Pakistan

IND vs PAK: The fifth match of the Champions Trophy 2025 was played between India and Pakistan in which the Indian team registered a spectacular victory. Fans expected that this great match would be very exciting, but Pakistan's weak bowling and poor batting made the match one-sided. Pakistan's team could not even play 50 overs and was reduced to 49.4 overs. During this, Pakistan played 152 dot balls, which became the biggest reason for its defeat.

Historical coincidence of 152

There was a special discussion about the number 152 in this match, because in the 2021 T20 World Cup also, India and Pakistan faced each other in Dubai. Then Pakistan defeated India by scoring 152 runs without losing any wicket. But this time Pakistan faced defeat by playing 152 dot balls. The history of four years ago was repeated in this match, but the result was reversed.

In the 2021 match, the Indian team batted first and scored 151 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, in response to which Pakistan won by scoring 152 runs in 17.5 overs. This time the Indian bowlers kept Pakistan tied and 152 dot balls increased the difficulties of the Pakistani batsmen.

India close to semi-finals

After this victory, the Indian team has come very close to the semi-finals. India defeated Bangladesh in its first match and now defeated Pakistan as well. Team India will now face New Zealand on March 2 in the last match of its group stage. The special thing is that both the teams will face each other in the Champions Trophy after 25 years. Last time in the 2000 final, New Zealand defeated India and won the title.

Now it remains to be seen whether India is able to make it to the semi-finals by defeating New Zealand on March 2. Cricket lovers will be eagerly waiting for this match.