Virat Kohli record in Champions Trophy 2025: Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, and while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to announce the final Indian squad, batting legend Virat Kohli’s inclusion is almost certain.
Widely regarded as one of India’s finest batsmen, Virat Kohli has achieved numerous milestones in his 16-year career. However, a Champions Trophy century remains elusive, a rare gap in his illustrious resume. This year, in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Kohli will aim to end this drought and cement his legacy further.
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A Near Miss in 2017
In his Champions Trophy career so far, Virat Kohli has scored 529 runs in 12 innings across 13 matches, including five half-centuries. Despite his consistency, a century in ICC Champions Trophy has always been out of reach.
Virat’s closest effort came in the 2017 semi-final against Bangladesh. Chasing 266 runs, India won the match in the 41st over. While Rohit Sharma played an unbeaten innings of 123 runs, Kohli fell just short with an unbeaten 96 off 78 balls.
India will start its campaign in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by a high-stakes clash with Pakistan on February 23, and their final league match against New Zealand on March 2.
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Virat Kohli, who currently has been dealing with a rough phase in his career, will look to seize the opportunity to score his first Champions Trophy century. The opening match against Bangladesh could be his moment to break the drought and rediscover his form.
All eyes will be on Virat Kohli as he takes the field in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Notably, him and Rohit Sharma are playing the marquee ICC tournament for the final time in their career.
