- India,
- 07-Mar-2025 01:00 PM IST
All Eyes on Virat Kohli
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli will once again be the center of attention. Although he failed to score big against New Zealand in the group stage, his overall ODI record against the Kiwis has been impressive. Kohli also has a golden opportunity to break a major record held by Sachin Tendulkar in this match.
Kohli on the Verge of Creating History
Currently, Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs scored by an Indian against New Zealand in ODIs. Tendulkar amassed 1,750 runs in 41 innings across 42 matches at an average of 46.05. Kohli, on the other hand, has scored 1,656 runs in 32 innings at an average of 57.10. If Kohli scores 95 more runs in the final, he will surpass Tendulkar to become India's highest run-scorer against New Zealand in ODIs.
Most Runs by Indian Players Against New Zealand in ODIs
| Player | Runs | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 1,750 | 42 |
| Virat Kohli | 1,656 | 32 |
| Virender Sehwag | 1,157 | 23 |
| Mohammad Azharuddin | 1,118 | 29 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 1,079 | 26 |
Kohli’s Stellar Performance in Champions Trophy 2025
Virat Kohli has been in fine form in this tournament, scoring 217 runs at an average of 72.33. He is in a fierce battle with New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra for the top run-scorer spot, with Ravindra having scored 226 runs so far. Meanwhile, England’s Ben Duckett leads the charts with 227 runs.
Will India Be Crowned Champions Again?
India has performed exceptionally well in the Champions Trophy so far. Both the batting and bowling units are in top form. Under the leadership of captain Rohit Sharma, India will look to clinch the title. However, New Zealand, with its strong bowling attack and balanced batting lineup, is ready to pose a tough challenge.