Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli performances finals of the tournaments so far, yet to play a big knock!

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Virat Kohli in Champions Trophy Finals: Virat Kohli enters the Champions Trophy 2025 final in scintillating form, having scored two centuries in the tournament, including a match-winning ton against Australia in the semifinal.

As India prepares to face New Zealand in the final in Dubai on March 9, expectations are high for Kohli to deliver another memorable knock. However, a closer look at his past performances in Champions Trophy finals suggests that he is yet to produce a defining innings on this grand stage.

Champions Trophy 2013 Final: A Crucial 43 in a Low-Scoring Game

In the 2013 Champions Trophy final against England at Edgbaston, Kohli walked in at No. 3 and played a vital knock under challenging conditions. The final was reduced to 20 overs per side due to rain, and India found themselves in trouble after losing quick wickets.

Kohli steadied the innings with a 34-ball 43, striking four boundaries and a six. His aggressive approach helped India reach 129/7, a total that proved just enough as India edged out England by five runs to lift the trophy. While he did not score a fifty or a century, his contribution was significant in India’s triumph.

Champions Trophy 2017 Final: A Rare Failure Against Pakistan

The 2017 final against arch-rivals Pakistan at The Oval was one of India’s most disappointing outings in ICC tournament finals. Chasing a daunting 339, India needed Kohli to anchor the innings, but he was dismissed cheaply for just 5 off 9 balls by Mohammad Amir. The early loss of Kohli put India on the back foot, and they eventually crumbled under pressure, losing the final by 180 runs. This remains one of Kohli’s rare failures in an ICC final.

Also, Kohli was part of the Indian squad in the 2009 edition but did not feature in the final as India failed to qualify. He played only two matches in that tournament, scoring a highest of 79* against the West Indies.

Kohli’s two appearances in Champions Trophy finals so far have yielded scores of 43 (34) and 5 (9). His overall record in ICC finals, including the Champions Trophy, suggests that he has had mixed results in these high-pressure encounters. While he has played several match-winning knocks in semifinals and league games, his performances in title-deciding matches have been relatively subdued.

As India gears up to face New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final, Kohli will be keen to set the record straight. His form in this tournament has been outstanding, with two centuries, including a crucial 100* against Pakistan and an 84 against Australia. With the final scheduled for March 9, all eyes will be on the Indian maestro to deliver a big innings and add another feather to his illustrious career.

If Kohli can break his final jinx and produce a match-winning knock, it will not only help India lift the trophy but also solidify his legacy as one of the greatest match-winners in cricket history.