Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Larger The Stage, Larger Turns into Virat Kohli’

Nobody comes near Virat Kohli when chasing, and within the Champions Trophy semi-finals, he has been in phenomenal type, with scores of 58* (64) in opposition to Sri Lanka in 2013, 96*(78) in opposition to Bangladesh in 2017, and 84 (98) in opposition to Australia in 2025.

Kohli additionally grew to become the second batter after Tendulkar to hit 8000 runs in ODI chases. In Champions Trophy historical past, Kohli additionally surpassed Shikhar Dhawan as India’s highest run-scorer. Therefore, it’s not with out purpose that even commentators on air waxed laurels in regards to the Indian legend. “Larger the stage, greater turns into Virat Kohli,’ stated Ramiz Raja on air.

In the meantime, after the match, an ecstatic Kohli was seen celebrating with skipper Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. Reflecting on his innings, the 36-year-old stated, “It’s about understanding the circumstances and rotating the strike as a result of partnerships on its pitch are necessary. All of it depends upon the circumstances after which I play my innings.”

“My timing, my composure on the crease, I wasn’t rushed. The singles that I took had been essentially the most pleasing half for me. This recreation is all about strain. In case you go deep into the sport, the opposition often offers in. You will need to management your impulses,” he added.