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With the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 set to take place on February 23 in Dubai, cricketing experts and fans alike are eagerly awaiting the high-voltage contest. While the debate over the favorites continues, former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has thrown his weight behind India and made a bold prediction regarding Virat Kohli’s performance.
Harbhajan emphasized that despite Kohli’s recent struggles with the bat, the upcoming clash presents the perfect opportunity for him to regain his form. “Everyone is saying that Virat Kohli did not score any runs. I am saying that this is the best chance for Virat Kohli to score runs. Everyone will forget what happened in the last 4-5 months if he scores a century tomorrow,” Harbhajan stated.
#WATCH | Dubai | On India vs Pakistan in #ICCChampionsTrophy to be played tomorrow, former Indian Cricketer Harbhajan Singh says, “There is a match between India and Pakistan tomorrow, and there is a huge crowd here. I have also come here for the match but let me tell you that… pic.twitter.com/EBzoSsyDV4
— ANI (@ANI) February 22, 2025
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The former off-spinner highlighted India’s strong batting and bowling lineup as a key factor in their favor. “India is the favorite because India’s batting and bowling are good. They won the last match here and will move forward with the same experience,” he added. His remarks have only fueled the excitement, as fans hope to witness a vintage Kohli innings in a high-pressure game.
Virat Kohli has faced criticism for his recent string of low scores, with concerns mounting over his form in crucial matches. However, Harbhajan believes that a big innings against Pakistan could silence all doubters and reestablish Kohli’s dominance on the global stage.
As the countdown to the much-anticipated match continues, Kohli’s performance remains one of the biggest talking points. With Harbhajan’s strong backing, the cricketing world now eagerly awaits whether the Indian batting maestro can rise to the occasion and deliver a match-winning knock against Pakistan.
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