India’s third and final group stage match against New Zealand on Sunday (March 2) promises to be a historic day for ‘King Kohli’! After a stunning century against Pakistan, Virat will look to extend his form when India takes on New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli on brink of achieving seven major milestones in ODIs
300 ODIs Milestone
Virat Kohli will reach a major landmark by playing his 300th ODI, becoming only the seventh Indian cricketer to do so, joining legends like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, and Mohammad Azharuddin.
First to 12,000 Runs at No. 3
With 11,964 runs in 232 innings at No. 3, Kohli is just 36 runs away from becoming the first cricketer in history to score 12,000 ODI runs at No. 3.
Most ODI Centuries Against New Zealand
Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag currently share the record for most ODI centuries by an Indian against New Zealand, with six each. Another century will put Kohli ahead of Sehwag.
Most Fifties in ICC White-Ball Tournaments
Virat Kohli’s tally of 23 half-centuries in ICC white-ball tournaments is equal to Sachin Tendulkar’s record. One more fifty will make Kohli the player with the most fifties in ICC events.
Closing in on Champions Trophy Run Record
With 651 runs in the Champions Trophy, Kohli is currently seventh on the all-time list. A big knock could push him closer to Chris Gayle’s record of 791 runs, making him the highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history.
Most Half-Centuries in Champions Trophy
Kohli has scored six fifties in the tournament, a record he shares with Shikhar Dhawan, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid. Another fifty will make him the Indian with the most half-centuries in Champions Trophy history.
First Time Facing New Zealand in Champions Trophy
Surprisingly, despite playing multiple editions of the Champions Trophy, Kohli has never faced New Zealand in this tournament. This match will make him the first Indian to play against eight different teams in Champions Trophy history.
