Virat Kohli Applauds Ibrar Ahmad Dawar’s Stunning Bowling Performance: A Must-See Tribute!

Dubai: UAE cricketer Ibrar Ahmad Dawar has earned praise from Indian star Virat Kohli ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between India and Pakistan. This clash is creating a lot of buzz, especially since it will take place in Dubai.

Ibrar recently posted a video on Instagram where Kohli acknowledged his impressive bowling at the nets. Kohli said, “Well bowled… he has really bowled well. He has helped a lot. Thank you.” This shows how much Ibrar has contributed to Kohli’s practice before such an important game.

In the nets, Kohli spent a lot of time focusing on playing spin, and Ibrar bowled aggressively, impressing the former Indian captain. Kohli looked solid overall during the session, although he did struggle a bit against the spinners.

Ibrar is no stranger to showcasing his talent. He previously played for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the International League T20, where he made a name for himself with his performances.

As for the upcoming match, defending champions Pakistan are eager to bounce back after a heavy defeat to New Zealand in their opening game. Meanwhile, India is coming off a strong win against Bangladesh, which builds their confidence.

In their first match, Kohli had a tough outing, scoring just 22 runs from 38 balls before he was caught by Soumya Sarkar off leg-spinner Rishad Hossain. This marked his fifth dismissal by a leg-spinner in the last six ODIs, highlighting a challenge he needs to overcome.

Despite the recent struggles, Kohli has a solid track record against Pakistan. In 16 ODIs, he has scored 678 runs with an impressive average of 52.15, including three centuries and two fifties. He knows how to handle pressure, especially when facing their biggest rival.