The final match of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played on today i.e. March 9 between the teams of India and New Zealand. This match is going to be very special for Team India veteran batsman Virat Kohli. Actually, as soon as you step into this match, another milestone will be added to Virat Kohli’s career. Virat Kohli is standing on the threshold of doing such a feat that only the great Sachin Tendulkar could do before.
Virat Kohli close to historical exploits
Virat has not only made many records in this game, but he has made a distinct identity in the cricket world with his batting. Virat Kohli started his international career in 2008, and since then he has been the most important player of Team India. Let me tell you, this will be the 550th international match of his career to be played against New Zealand. He will become the second Indian to play so many matches. Before this, only Sachin Tendulkar has been able to play 550 or more international matches. He has played a total of 664 international matches in his career.
At the same time, Virat Kohli will be only the sixth player in the world who will touch the figure of 550 international matches. Along with Sachin, Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara, Sanath Jayasuriya and Ricky Ponting have been able to do these feat in international cricket. Virat Kohli’s eyes will be on winning in this match and will be on making this opportunity more special.
Virat can break many big records
Virat Kohli can make many big records during this match. Virat will become the highest run -scorer in the Champions Trophy as soon as he scored 46 runs in this match. This record is currently the name of Chris Gayle, who has scored 791 runs. Apart from this, Virat Kohli will become the second highest run batsman in ODI cricket as soon as he scored 55 runs in the match. At present, Kumar Sangakkara is at this number with 14234 runs. On the other hand, Virat is also in the Golden Bat race this time. For this, they will have to play a big innings in the final, so that the rest of the batsmen can be ahead.