Virat Kohli added 84 runs to his ODI runs tally, helping India defeat Australia and secure a spot in the Champions Trophy final. With 14,180 runs in 301 ODIs, Kohli is the third highest scorer in the format. What makes his run-scoring commendable is that it usually comes with controlled innings.
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