Pak vs Ind — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Champion Trophy 40 • Ind won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Champion Trophy 40, Pak took on Ind on Aug 21, 2025, 07:56 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Ind won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 1067 runs and 11 wickets fall between Pak (531/2 in 40.0 overs) and Ind (536/9 in 38.4 overs).
2. Pak Innings Breakdown (531/2)
Batting in the first innings, Pak finished on 531/2 from 40.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.28 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pak accumulated 54 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Fakar Zaman spearheaded the batting effort with 168 runs off 92 balls (including 1 fours and 24 sixes at a strike rate of 182.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Saim, who contributed 132 runs off 28 deliveries, while Babar added 118 (86b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Ashwin led the bowling figures with 1/86 in 7.0 overs (economy 12.29), assisted by Chal (1/93 in 6.0 overs).
3. Ind Chase & Second Innings Summary (536/9)
Pursuing a target of 532 runs for victory, Ind recorded 536/9 in 38.4 overs at a scoring rate of 13.86 runs per over. Abishek Sharma anchored the chase for Ind with 116 runs from 47 balls (2 fours, 13 sixes, strike rate 246.8), alongside Shras Iyer who chipped in with 84 off 33 balls. Defending the total, Sufyan delivered a key spell of 5/119 across 11.4 overs at an economy rate of 10.20, while Wasim.J finished with 2/64 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Babar and Fakar Zaman (Pak), who combined for 276 runs off 170 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with SARFRAZ making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Saim (Pak) topped the match rankings with 264.0 total points, followed closely by Fakar Zaman (223.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Abishek Sharma.