PAK vs IND: Babar, Kohli share warm hug during match

Indian batsman Virat Kohli shared a warm embrace with Pakistan’s Babar Azam during the ongoing India vs Pakistan match at the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai.

As the two cricketing giants went head-to-head in this highly anticipated encounter, Kohli’s gesture quickly caught the attention of fans and cameras alike.

With the pressure high during any India-Pakistan clash, both Kohli and Babar demonstrated that respect and friendship transcend the intense rivalry between the two nations.

This heartwarming moment occurred in the opening over of the match, setting a positive tone for the contest.

Babar Azam has often been compared to Virat Kohli due to his growing stature in international cricket. While Kohli is regarded as one of the game’s all-time greats, Babar has carved out his own reputation with several match-winning performances for Pakistan.

On the other hand, Pakistan have reached 72/2 after 17 overs, with Mohammad Rizwan (10* off 23) and Saud Shakeel (16* off 27) carefully rebuilding the innings.

The scoring rate remains slow at 4.23, as India’s bowlers continue to apply pressure.

Hardik Pandya has been economical, while Axar Patel has conceded a few runs but remains wicketless.

Pakistan will need to accelerate soon to reach a competitive total.

A welcome boundary for Pakistan was scored by Saud Shakeel after a gap of 32 deliveries.

Imam-ul-Haq was run out for 10, and Babar Azam was dismissed for 23, caught behind off Hardik Pandya.

Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan are at the crease, trying to stabilize the innings.

Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav both bowled one over each, conceding 6 and 5 runs respectively but failed to claim a wicket.