Kohli Leads India to Champions Trophy Final

Virat Kohli showcased his exceptional chasing abilities by scoring 84 runs off 98 balls, leading India to a four-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. His performance included converting singles effectively and forming key partnerships with teammates, which were crucial in achieving the 265-run target. Kohli's innings also helped him surpass Shikhar Dhawan as India's leading run-scorer in Champions Trophy history and moved him to No. 4 in the ICC ODI rankings. The match highlighted Kohli's fitness and strategic play, as he relied on running singles to keep the scoreboard ticking, a testament to his agility and endurance at 36. Besides Kohli, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja's bowling contributions were pivotal in restricting Australia to 264 runs. Australia's selection of Cooper Connolly was questioned after his poor performance, contrasting sharply with Kohli's composed and strategic play.