India and Bangladesh will face each other in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 20. The match will take place at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. One of the most exciting battles in this game will be between Virat Kohli and Rishad Hossain. This face-off could decide the match’s outcome.
- Virat Kohli is a key player for India in the tournament.
- Rishad Hossain, a young leg-spinner, might trouble Kohli.
- Kohli has struggled against leg-spin in recent ODIs.
Why Is Virat Kohli Important for India?
- Kohli plays at number three, a crucial batting position in ODIs.
- He starts slow with singles and twos but builds his innings smartly.
- His Champions Trophy average is 88.16, proving his consistency.
- In his only Champions Trophy match vs Bangladesh, he scored 96 runs*.
Virat Kohli vs Rishad Hossain in T20Is
| Runs | Balls | Dismissals | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 0 | 200.00 |
Kohli has never played against Rishad Hossain in ODIs. In T20Is, he has not struggled against the young spinner.
Can Rishad Hossain Trouble Kohli?
| Phase | Runs | Balls | Dismissals | Strike Rate | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,346 | 1,314 | 21 | 102.40 | 64.10 |
| 2024-25 | 21 | 29 | 3 | 72.41 | 7.00 |
- Kohli has dominated leg-spinners in his career.
- In recent ODIs (2024-25), he has struggled against leg-spin.
- His strike rate dropped to 72.41, and he got out three times in 29 balls.
- Rishad Hossain, being a skilled leg-spinner, might exploit this weakness.
Why This Matchup Is Exciting?
- Kohli is one of the best ODI batters in history.
- Rishad Hossain is a young and talented leg-spinner.
- Kohli’s current form against leg-spin makes this battle interesting.
- The match could be decided by how well Kohli handles Rishad’s bowling.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between India and Bangladesh will be thrilling. Virat Kohli will be the key player for India, but Rishad Hossain could be a dangerous bowler against him. If Kohli overcomes his struggles against leg-spin, India will have a strong start to the tournament.
Check out the Champions Trophy Stats
