The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set for a thrilling conclusion as India takes on New Zealand in the final on March 9 in Dubai.
A victory in Sunday’s IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 clash would secure India’s third Champions Trophy title. While fans eagerly anticipate a stellar performance from Virat Kohli, the star batter will achieve a mega milestone even before facing his first delivery.
Virat Kohli to surpass Yuvraj Singh in ODI appearances
Former India skipper Virat Kohli is set to surpass Yuvraj Singh in the list of most ODI appearances for India. Both players currently have 301 matches to their name, but as soon as Kohli steps onto the field for the final, he will move ahead with 302 ODI appearances. However, he still has a long way to go to match Indian legends, with Sachin Tendulkar leading the list at 463 ODIs.
Joining Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan in ICC Finals
Virat Kohli will also achieve another notable feat in IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 final – matching Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan with five appearances in ICC ODI tournament finals. Other Indian cricket greats, including Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Harbhajan Singh, and Virender Sehwag, have featured in four ICC finals.
Closing in on Yuvraj and Ponting’s record
The record for the most ICC ODI finals played is held by Yuvraj Singh and Ricky Ponting, both of whom have appeared in six summit clashes. If Virat Kohli continues to shine on the international stage, he has a strong chance of equaling or surpassing this milestone in the future.
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In the history of ICC ODI tournament finals, only one Indian player has ever scored a century – Sourav Ganguly.
So far in Champions Trophy 2025 tournament, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill have smashed tons. Kohli scored a century against Pakistan, while Gill registered a ton against Bangladesh. With IND vs NZ CT 2025 final ahead, all eyes will be on them to see if they can script history.
