India secured a crucial victory against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, boosting their semifinal chances. Shreyas Iyer's pivotal 56 runs and Kohli's century were key contributors. Iyer praised the team's strategy and spinners' performance while dismissing injury concerns for Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami.
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