India, Feb. 23 -- The Dubai police's cavalry unit was called to control the crowd for the big show of the Champions Trophy - India versus Pakistan. But the stadium was only half full when the first ball was bowled on Sunday afternoon. The fans flooded in by the time the lights came on and that's when the predominantly Indian spectators were treated by their batters, their fireworks exhibition taming Pakistan yet again in an ICC world event.

Led by Virat Kohli's unbeaten 100 (111b, 7x4), India chased down 241 in 42.3 overs, taking their ICC ODI events head-to-head record with Pakistan to 11-3. It also gave a big fillip to their semi-final hopes. A New Zealand win against Bangladesh on Monday will see them through.

It proved to be another...