Virat Kohli's 51st ODI century helped India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets.
Virat Kohli's following base knows no borders, as evidenced by Pakistan cricket supporters cheering for his century against their own team during the high-stakes Champions Trophy match in Dubai on February 23.
Kohli's enormous popularity in Pakistan is well known, as it is in other cricket-loving countries throughout the world. The 36-year-old battter entered the headline match under duress, with doubts about his form.
Kohli, on the other hand, delivered once more in a match that has frequently called for his best. He scored his 51st ODI century, a calm 111-ball 100, to lead India to a commanding six-wicket victory over Pakistan.
While Pakistan fans were naturally dissatisfied by their team's difficulties, many chose to praise Kohli's performance. It was a moment that transcended rivalry and represented a great victory for cricket.
During a special screening of the match in Islamabad, numerous Pakistan fans were seen celebrating as Kohli completed his match-defining century.
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Pakistan had batted first and scored 241 thanks to a fifty by Saud Shakeel and 46 by Mohammad Rizwan. For India, Kuldeep Yadav took 3 wickets, while Hardik Pandya took 2 scalps.