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.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
Pakistan vs New Zealand - 1st Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs India - 2nd Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs South Africa - 3rd Match, Group B | Australia vs England - 4th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs India - 5th Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs New Zealand - 6th Match, Group A | Australia vs South Africa - 7th Match, Group B | Afghanistan vs England - 8th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs Bangladesh - 9th Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs Australia - 10th Match, Group B | England vs South Africa - 11th Match, Group B | New Zealand vs India - 12th Match, Group A | TBA vs TBA, 1st Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, 2nd Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, Final |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams
PAKISTAN | NEW ZEALAND | BANGLADESH | INDIA | AFGHANISTAN | SOUTH AFRICA | AUSTRALIA | ENGLAND
