Kohli, India Advance to Champions Trophy Final

India secured a spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 final after defeating Australia by four wickets in the semi-final, thanks to a formidable innings by Virat Kohli and vital contributions from Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul. Kohli, renowned for his chase skills, scored an impressive 84 runs, earning accolades from cricket legends such as Kapil Dev and praise from international figures like Ashton Agar for his ability to rotate the strike under pressure. Hardik Pandya's cameo of 28 runs, including crucial sixes, helped ease the tension in the Indian camp, while KL Rahul hit the winning runs. This victory marks India’s third consecutive final appearance in the tournament, where they will face New Zealand on March 9. If victorious, India will become the first team to win the Champions Trophy three times, further cementing their dominance in international cricket.