Virat Kohli showcased his run-chase brilliance, steering India to a thrilling win over Australia in Dubai. His stellar 84 clinched India’s spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand. Kohli didn’t finish unbeaten, but his calm knock earned him player-of-the-match honors. Steve Smith hailed him, saying, “He’s likely the finest chaser cricket has ever witnessed.” So the title on Kohli as Run Chase King is accepted and proved as well. India now eye their third Champions Trophy title on Sunday.
ODI’s Ultimate Run Chase King
Kohli’s chase stats dazzle—his ODI average of 64.50 towers over AB de Villiers’s 56.70 in second place. When India seals a chase, Kohli’s average rockets to an unreal 89.50 every time. He dictates innings tempo, piling up 5,870 singles—enough to rank third among England’s ODI scorers. His knack for pressure-soaking and timely acceleration leaves bowlers helpless. Kohli remarked, “Big games thrive on pressure; outlast it, and opponents crack.”
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He stays cool, tracking run rates and wickets with laser focus in tight chases. Even Adam Zampa, who’s dismissed him five times before, couldn’t stop him here. Kohli neutralized the spinner, picking singles until the perfect moment to strike. His ICC ODI record shines brighter—he notched his 24th fifty in 53 innings. That beats Sachin Tendulkar’s 23 fifties, achieved in 58 knocks. This record also proves that Virat Kohli is the Run Chase King.
Kohli’s 28 chase centuries dwarf Tendulkar’s 17, with over 70% of his runs sparking wins. Personal glory doesn’t drive him; team triumph does, he insists. “Milestones come naturally when you focus on victory,” Kohli shared post-match. His stats scream dominance—no one chases like him in ODI history. India’s fans now dream of glory as Kohli gears up for New Zealand. Sunday’s final promises a clash of titans in Dubai!
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