Virat Kohli

In the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Kohli played a pivotal role in India's triumph. In the final against South Africa, he scored a crucial 76 runs off 59 balls, leading India to a total of 176 for 7. This performance earned him the Player of the Match award and contributed significantly to India's seven-run victory, securing their second T20 World Cup title. Following this achievement, Kohli announced his retirement from T20 internationals, concluding an illustrious chapter in his career.

Kohli's excellence extended to the 2025 Champions Trophy. In the semi-final against Australia, he delivered an exceptional performance, scoring 84 runs and guiding India to chase down Australia's total of 264 with ease.

In the IPL 2025 season, Virat Kohli continues to be a key figure for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Retained by RCB, he entered the tournament following another Orange Cap-winning season in 2024. In the opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, Kohli's unbeaten 59 runs led RCB to a seven-wicket victory, chasing down a target of 175 in just 16.2 overs. This innings also saw him surpass 1,000 runs against KKR.