Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest ODI batters, is on the brink of rewriting history during the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand. With an already impressive career since his debut in 2008, Kohli is set to achieve several major records in this crucial game. His recent century against Pakistan further solidified his status as a cricketing legend.
- Kohli will play his 300th ODI, joining an elite list of Indian cricketers.
- He is 105 runs away from surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most ODI runs against New Zealand.
- A century will make him the only player with seven ODI centuries vs NZ.
- Scoring 85 runs will make him the second Indian to reach 3,000 international runs vs NZ.
- With 149 more runs, he can surpass Kumar Sangakkara’s ODI run tally.
1. Playing His 300th ODI
Kohli will become only the seventh Indian to reach the 300 ODI milestone. He will join legends like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Mohammed Azharuddin, and Yuvraj Singh. This achievement cements his legacy among India’s greatest cricketers.
2. Most ODI Runs by an Indian Against New Zealand
Kohli has 1,645 ODI runs against New Zealand, just 105 runs short of breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record (1,750 runs). If he surpasses that, the next target will be Ricky Ponting’s 1,971 runs. This record will make Kohli the most successful Indian batter against New Zealand in ODIs.
3. Most ODI Centuries Against New Zealand
Currently, Kohli has six ODI centuries against New Zealand, sharing the record with Ricky Ponting and Virender Sehwag. A century in this match will make him the only player with seven ODI hundreds against the Kiwis.
4. 3,000 International Runs Against New Zealand
Kohli has scored 2,915 international runs against New Zealand. If he scores 85 runs, he will become only the fifth batter in history to cross the 3,000-run mark against New Zealand. He will join an elite club alongside:
Players with 3,000+ International Runs vs New Zealand
| Batter | Innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 80 | 3,345 |
| Ricky Ponting (AUS) | 77 | 3,145 |
| Jacques Kallis (SA) | 76 | 3,074 |
| Joe Root (ENG) | 68 | 3,068 |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 68 | 2,915 |
5. Surpassing Kumar Sangakkara’s ODI Runs
Kohli has 14,085 ODI runs, making him the third-highest run-scorer in ODI history. He needs 149 more runs to overtake Kumar Sangakkara’s 14,234 runs, moving to second place behind only Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs). While it’s a big target for one match, Kohli is known for his incredible run-chasing ability.
Virat Kohli’s legacy in world cricket is unmatched, and the upcoming clash against New Zealand presents a golden opportunity for him to etch his name in the record books once again. With multiple records within reach, all eyes will be on him as he aims to continue his dominance in ODI cricket.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
Pakistan vs New Zealand - 1st Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs India - 2nd Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs South Africa - 3rd Match, Group B | Australia vs England - 4th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs India - 5th Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs New Zealand - 6th Match, Group A | Australia vs South Africa - 7th Match, Group B | Afghanistan vs England - 8th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs Bangladesh - 9th Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs Australia - 10th Match, Group B | England vs South Africa - 11th Match, Group B | New Zealand vs India - 12th Match, Group A | TBA vs TBA, 1st Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, 2nd Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, Final |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams
PAKISTAN | NEW ZEALAND | BANGLADESH | INDIA | AFGHANISTAN | SOUTH AFRICA | AUSTRALIA | ENGLAND
