Virat Kohli proved he is not a spent force yet as India's batting stalwart produced a match-winning hundred in a Champions Trophy humdinger against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday. A modern day batting great,

Sunday’s Champions Trophy clash in Dubai promises a charged atmosphere with strong fan presence on both sides.

India has refused to play its Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, which is hosting its first major global tournament in almost 30 years.

Sheikh Saaliq of The Associated Press noted that hundreds of millions of people around the globe are expected to watch the India vs. Pakistan cricket match live. The rivalry between the two countries is considered one of the biggest in the world, with previous meetings drawing massive viewership numbers.

Once considered to be the greatest rivalry in world cricket, it has now been reduced to a show of India's bench strength and the performances of their world-class stars. The gap between India and Pakistan has killed off the great rivalry and the match in Dubai in the Champions Trophy was proof of that.

The India and Pakistan blockbuster, a lucrative contest that has major ramifications beyond the cricket field, was an anti-climax as Virat Kohli returned to form.

The Indian national cricket team will face Pakistan in the second group stage match for both nations in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Cross-Country Championships in Islamabad, Pakistan, on February 23, continuing its stance of avoiding sporting events in the neighboring country due to security concerns. Meanwhile, in cricket, the� Indian men's team secured a commanding victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy match in Dubai.