Delhi: In the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India defeated New Zealand to win the title. Chasing a target of 252 runs, India won by 4 wickets with 1 over. After the victory, Virat Kohli spoke special about Kane Williamson.
Kohli praised New Zealand
After winning by four wickets, Virat Kohli said, “New Zealand has been one of the most stable teams in the last few years. The reason for this is his excellent use of faith and talent on his game. He is also the world’s most beautiful fielding team. Therefore, they respect them. He repeatedly proves that he is included in the top teams. He played the best tournament. “
He further said, “It is sad to see my very good friend (Ken Williamson) losing, but I have also lost many times when he lives. There is only friendship and love among us. “
“Sad to see a very good friend of mine on losing side but i’ve been on losing side couple of times when he he’s been on the winning side, so only love between us”.
-Virat Kohli on Kane Williamson… .Such a lovely gesture from#Iccchampionstrophy pic.twitter.com/7F6TFH53G9
– Samad Banglani (@_samadb) March 10, 2025
Significantly, Kohli has faced defeat against New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup semi -finals, 2023 World Test Championship Final and 2021 T20 World Cup group stage.
Champions Trophy performance in 2025
In the final match, Kohli could not do much in batting. He came to bat after India’s 105 -run opening partnership and returned to the pavilion for just 1 run.
Virat was the second highest run -scorer for India in this tournament. He scored 218 runs in 5 innings, with his average of 54.50. This included a century against Pakistan and 84 runs in the semi -finals against Australia.
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