Recalling Virat Kohli's knocks in ICC ODI tournament finals
What's the story
Virat Kohli's knack for delivering under pressure has been the hallmark of his career.
The former Indian skipper is hence hailed as one of the best batters to have graced the game.
His record in ODIs is particularly notable as he owns over 14,000 runs in the format.
Here we look at how he has fared in the finals of ICC ODI events. The includes the World Cup and the Champions Trophy.
#1
35 in 2011 WC final
The 2011 World Cup was Kohli's maiden ICC ODI tournament and he made a significant mark.
In the final against Sri Lanka at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, India were reduced to 31/2 while chasing 275.
Kohli, who arrived at number four, rescued India with an 83-run stand with Gautam Gambhir (97).
The former was eventually dismissed for 35 off 49 balls as Tillakaratne Dilshan trapped him.
His efforts, however, helped India win the duel by six wickets.
#3
An important 43 in 2013 CT final
In the rain-affected 2013 Champions Trophy final in Birmingham, India took on England.
Batting first, MS Dhoni's men could only manage 129/7 in their allotted 20 overs with Kohli scoring the most for them.
He arrived after Rohit Sharma's early departure and took the innings forward alongside Shikhar Dhawan.
After being watchful early on, Kohli shifted gears and made 43 off 33 balls. James Anderson trapped him in the 19th over.
The Men in Blue eventually won by five runs.
#3
Failure in 2017 CT final
India suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the 2017 CT final at The Oval.
Chasing 339, India lost opener Rohit for a duck as captain Kohli arrived at number three.
The latter could not get going as Mohammad Amir trapped him for 5 (9 balls). Notably, Kohli was dropped in the preceding ball before he was dismissed.
This led to a disappointing loss by a massive margin of 180 runs for India.
#4
Half-century in 2023 WC final
Kohli smashed a fine half-century against Australia in the 2023 World Cup final in Ahmedabad.
He came to the middle after India lost opener Shubman Gill (30/1). The fall of two quick wickets meant India went from 76/1 to 81/3.
Kohli then paired up with KL Rahul and survived a tough middle-over phase. The former eventually fell for 54 off 63 balls as Pat Cummins dismissed him.
India were eventually folded for 240. Australia later chased down the total.