Updated On: 24 February, 2025 09:11 AM IST | Dubai | PTI
Iyer played a two-layered innings, in which he focused on singles early on before opening up to punish the Pakistan bowlers

India`s Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and India at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Pic/AFP
Shreyas Iyer on Sunday termed India's six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy as "sweet" because it came against a competitive team and involved warding off a lot of "external pressures." India have practically sealed a semifinal berth in the ICC showpiece with this win, and Iyer also played a handy role in it with a well-timed 56 off 67 balls.
"I haven't played that many matches in Pakistan, so I don't know exactly how it would have felt. But it's a neutral venue and it's a challenge for both the teams. But any victory against Pakistan is sweet because they are always competitive," Iyer told reporters in the post-match press conference.