Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli Eyes Rare Feat In Upcoming India vs New Zealand Clash

Champions Trophy 2025: With Team India ready to take on New Zealand in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 on March 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, star batter Virat Kohli will be aiming to achieve a few unique feats. Kohli displayed a quality performance in the ongoing ICC tournament, scoring 217 runs from four matches at a strike rate of 83.14. The 36-year-old is also the fourth-highest run-getter in the CT 2025.

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A Look At Records Kohli Can Break In IND vs NZ CT 2025 Clash

Kohli is short of 45 runs to dethrone former West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle and become the highest run scorer in the history of the Champions Trophy. The Indian batter has played 17 matches and amassed 746 runs at a strike rate of 89.44. Meanwhile, Gayle had scored 791 runs from 17 CT matches at a strike rate of 88.77.

The 36-year-old will once again aim to achieve his idol Sachin Tendulkar's milestone. Kohli is short of 94 runs to become India's leading run scorer against New Zealand in the 50-over format. Kohl scored 1656 runs from 32 matches against the Black Caps in ODIs. While Tendulkar had 1750 runs from his 42 matches against the Black Caps,

Currently, the top-order batter equals Virender Sehwag's landmark of most centuries against the Black Caps in ODIs, with both having six tons. He needs just one more century in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 final game to get hold of Sehwag's feat.

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Kohli has had some extraordinary numbers in the 50-over format, after making his debut on August 18, 2008, against Sri Lanka. The right-handed batter scored 14180 runs from 301 ODI matches at a strike rate of 93.35. He has slammed 51 centuries and 74 fifties in the 50-over cricket.

Virat Kohli's Knocks In CT 2025

Virat Kohli's campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025 started by scoring just 22 runs against Bangladesh on February 20. But he made a solid comeback against Pakistan in a high-voltage game, where he scored an unbeaten century, helping the Men in Blue clinch a six-wicket triumph. During India's final group stage game against New Zealand, Kohli started with full confidence, smashing two fours. However, the Indian batter scored just 11 runs after Glenn Phillips' stunning catch forced him out of the crease.

The 36-year-old again proved why he is called the 'big match' player. Kohli played a stunning 84-run knock from 98 balls and masterminded India's four-wicket triumph over Australia in the semi-final on March 4. Indian cricket fans will be waiting to see Kohli play a fabulous knock in the showdown of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai.