‘You are a chosen one’: Anand Mahindra praises Virat Kohli for 51st century as India crush Pakan in Champions Trophy | Trending

Feb 23, 2025 10:19 PM Anand Mahindra praised Virat Kohli for his match-winning stroke against Pakan In a thrilling encounter at the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, Virat Kohli reached a remarkable milestone, scoring his 51st One Day International (ODI) century to steer India to a crucial victory over Pakan. The win leaves Pakan on the brink of elimination, with their hopes now resting on two critical outcomes. They need Bangladesh to defeat New Zealand on Monday and then secure a victory over Bangladesh in their final group match, with the net run rate likely playing a key role. Anand Mahindra took to X, applauding Virat Kohli’s match-winning innings.(AFP) Kohli’s masterclass under pressureKohli’s composed century was a testament to his unwavering consency, especially in high-pressure situations. The Indian star reached the landmark in 111 balls, punctuating his innings with seven boundaries. It was a fitting climax to the match, as Kohli struck a boundary off the last ball to complete his century. Industrial Anand Mahindra took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise Kohli’s performance, recognising his poise and consency. Mahindra shared a picture of Kohli from his innings, writing: “You know you are a ‘chosen one’ when your match-winning stroke also precisely delivers you your century…” Take a look here at the post: Pakan’s struggle with the batEarlier, India’s bowlers restricted Pakan to 241 all out. Saud Shakeel top-scored for Pakan with 62 runs from 76 balls, while captain Mohammad Rizwan made a slow 46 from 77 balls. Together, they forged a 104-run partnership for the third wicket, but it was not enough to set a challenging target. Khushdil Shah contributed a quick-fire 38 off 39 balls, providing some hope for Pakan as they recovered from a precarious 165 for five in the 37th over. India’s dominant bowling displayIndia’s bowlers were exceptional, with Kuldeep Yadav leading the charge. The left-arm wr spinner claimed three wickets for 40 runs, while Hardik Pandya picked up two wickets for 31, dismissing Pakan’s key players including Babar Azam (23) and Shakeel. Recommended Topics News / Trending / ‘You are a chosen one’: Anand Mahindra praises Virat Kohli for 51st century as India crush Pakan in Champions Trophy See Less