The run machine, Virat Kohli, is on the verge of another milestone. He needs 46 runs more in today’s final of the Champions Trophy to score the highest runs in tournament history. Virat scored 746 runs in 17 matches and needs 46 more to surpass Chris Gayle with 792 runs. The West Indies former player and Universal Boss achieved this landmark in 17 games. While Gayle has 3 centuries in the tournament, Virat scored a century in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.
With the kind of form that Virat Kohli is in the Champions Trophy 2025, he is sure to achieve this milestone effortlessly. The chase master has played a few fantastic knocks in the championship and guided India to brilliant wins. Because of King Kohli’s stunning innings against Pakistan and Australia under pressure, India remained unbeaten in the tourney.
India and New Zealand will face each other in the Champions Trophy 2025 final at Dubai International Stadium today. The last time they appeared in a final was in 2000 when the Kiwis emerged victorious. However, the Black Caps have often caused disappointment to India in ICC events on multiple occasions. Be it the 2000 Champions Trophy final or the semifinal in the 2019 ODI World Cup, New Zealand caused a heartbreak to Indian fans. However, India settled the account in 2023 semifinals and defeated the Kiwis.
Looking at the previous history, the contest between India and New Zealand guarantees an engaging thriller game. The clash offers limitless drama, action, and thrill in equal proportions. New Zealand played a fabulous game in the second final against South Africa and defeated the Proteas by a huge margin. Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Glenn Philips, Daryl Mitchell, and Micheal Santner are in terrific form. India relies on Rohit, Virat, Rahul, and Shreyas to build a solid foundation with bat. The team expects Shami, Hardik, Kuldeep, Jadeja, and Varun to provide regular breakthroughs with the ball.