India is all set for another ICC showdown as they will face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final on Sunday, March 9, in Dubai. The excitement is at its peak, but amid all the anticipation, one name stands tall—Virat Kohli. Loved as the "King" of present-day cricket, he has a chance to script history by delivering a third consecutive match-winning knock in an ICC final. With the big game just hours away, fans are eager to see if Kohli can once again be India's savior. The 36-year-old has been India's backbone in major ICC events, and the stakes couldn't be higher this time. In 2013, during the Champions Trophy final, Kohli played a crucial 43-run knock in a rain-affected match to help India clinch the title. Fast forward to 2024, Kohli silenced his critics by scoring a match-defining 76 off 59 balls in the T20 World Cup final, leading India to their first ICC trophy in over a decade. Now, in 2025, another golden opportunity awaits him—one that could cement his legacy as the ultimate big-match player. Read also: Sourav Ganguly Backs Rohit Sharma Amid Captaincy Debate Kohli’s Redemption Arc and Road to Greatness Kohli’s journey to this final has been nothing short of dramatic. Entering the tournament, he was under scrutiny due to a dip in form over the past year. His struggle against wrist spinners and his inability to convert starts into big scores had raised doubts about his impact in major tournaments. However, as he has done countless times before, Kohli defied the odds and roared back to form when it mattered the most. His century against Pakistan and the 84-run knock against Australia in the semifinal are rising hope for another Kohli masteclass in the final. His performances in the knockout matches have been a testament to his resilience. Since 2023, he has consistently stepped up in crunch situations, scoring 117, 54, and 84 in ICC ODI knockout matches. With 530 runs in ICC ODI knockouts, he now stands third on the all-time list, only behind legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting. The upcoming final presents a chance to narrow the gap and further solidify his reputation as the most dependable batter in high-pressure games. For Kohli, this match might be just another final that India needs to win, but for his fans, it is more than just a final; it’s about redemption. Memories of the 2019 World Cup semi-final heartbreak and the 2021 WTC final loss to New Zealand still linger. If there’s one thing the world has learned about Kohli, it’s that he thrives in adversity. With history within reach, the nation eagerly awaits another Kohli masterclass in the ultimate test of nerves and skill.