India will face New Zealand in their final group-stage match of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Given the significance of this crucial game, all eyes will undoubtedly be on Virat Kohli, who has been in outstanding form throughout the tournament.
Kohli played a match-winning knock against Pakistan on February 23, scoring a brilliant century. As a result, his knock helped India comfortably chase 242 runs in just 42.3 overs. Consequently, for his stellar performance, he was named the Player of the Match.
So far in the tournament, Kohli has scored 122 runs in two matches at an exceptional average of 122.00. As he gears up for his 300th ODI, he has the chance to break multiple records against New Zealand.
Records Kohli Can Break
- Most Runs for India in Champions Trophy History
Kohli has 651 runs in 15 Champions Trophy matches. If he scores 51 more runs, he will surpass Shikhar Dhawan’s tally of 701 runs to become India’s highest run-scorer in the tournament. - Most Runs in Champions Trophy History
Chris Gayle holds the record for most runs (791) in Champions Trophy history. Kohli needs 142 runs to surpass him and become the all-time leading run-scorer in the competition. - Most Runs for India Against New Zealand in ODIs
Kohli has 1,645 runs in 31 ODIs against New Zealand. If he scores 106 more runs, he will break Sachin Tendulkar’s record (1,750 runs) and become India’s highest run-scorer against the Kiwis. - Most Centuries Against New Zealand in ODIs
Kohli has six ODI centuries against New Zealand. A seventh century will make him the first batter to achieve this feat, surpassing Virender Sehwag and Ricky Ponting. - Most 50+ Scores in ICC ODI Tournaments
Kohli has six 50+ scores in the Champions Trophy and 23 in ICC ODI tournaments. Notably, one more will make him the first batter to reach seven in the Champions Trophy and, furthermore, 24 across ICC ODI events.
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