How Has Virat Kohli Fared vs Pakistan In Champions Trophy? Decoding The Stats

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On Sunday, February 23, two heavyweights, India and Pakistan, will lock horns against each other in a blockbuster and mouthwatering clash. The two neighbouring countries share a rich history, and the match is touted as the biggest and most-anticipated game in cricket.

India has maintained a great head-to-head record against Pakistan in ICC events, and now all eyes will be on veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to extend that winning run. However, the two senior stars are not in their finest touch, particularly Virat, who is struggling to even reach fifty.

However, Virat has enjoyed a great run against Pakistan, and who can forget his famous run-chase in the T20 World Cup 2022 in Melbourne? Nonetheless, things are different, the format is different, and this article will shed light on how Virat has fared in ODIs vs the Men in Green.

How Has Virat Kohli Performed Against Pakistan In ODIs?

Virat Kohli has enjoyed a great run vs Pakistan as he has amassed 678 runs in 16 innings, averaging 52. Further, his highest score in ODI history of 183 runs also came against Pakistan. 

Also, the RCB star has three centuries against the Men in Green and registered a solitary duck in 16 innings. Further, it is worth noting that Kohli has the most runs by a player against Pakistan in ICC events. 

Virat Kohli's Record vs PAK in ICC Events

Talking about ICC events, Kohli has often channelised his carnage mode and the numbers speak for it. Shedding light on his stats in ICC events against Pakistan, then Virat has 645 runs at a phenomenal average of 80.62 in 14 appearances against the Men in Green. 

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How Has Virat Fared vs Pakistan in Champions Trophy?

Coming to the Champions Trophy, Virat has squared off against Pakistani bowlers on just four occasions, and this is where he has often struggled except on one occasion. Besides his 81-run unbeaten knock in Edgbaston in 2017, Kohli has scored 16, 22* and 5. His last appearance in Champions Trophy vs Pakistan was in the 2017 final where he returned to the pavilion for a low score of five runs. 

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