India vs New Zealand: Key Milestones as Kohli and Rohit Chase Records in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The much-anticipated clash between India and New Zealand in Match 12 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Both teams have been in top form, securing victories in their first two matches of the tournament. As they face off in this high-stakes encounter, several individual milestones are on the horizon for star players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Mohammed Shami, along with New Zealand’s Kane Williamson and Tom Latham.
READ ALSO –
India vs New Zealand: Key Player Battles to Watch in Champions Trophy 2025
This match holds extra significance as it will decide the Group A topper, with both teams already securing a spot in the semifinals. With a dominant head-to-head record in recent ICC events, including two wins over New Zealand in the 2023 ODI World Cup, India will be aiming for a hat-trick of victories against the Black Caps.
Let’s break down the key records and milestones that could be achieved in this high-voltage clash.
Virat Kohli: Eyes 8000 Runs While Chasing in ODIs
Virat Kohli has been India’s chase master for years, and he is on the verge of achieving a monumental milestone in ODI cricket.
• Kohli has amassed 7979 runs while chasing in ODIs at a stunning average of 64.34.
• If India bats second against New Zealand, Kohli needs just 21 runs to become only the second Indian batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the 8000-run mark while chasing.
• Tendulkar, who tops the list, scored 8720 runs in 232 innings at an average of 42.33, including 52 fifties and 17 centuries.
• Kohli has an extraordinary 28 centuries and 40 fifties while chasing in just 158 innings.
Given his incredible form, Kohli could reach this milestone early in his innings, provided India gets to bat second.
Kohli’s Triple Milestone Chase Against New Zealand
Virat Kohli has always enjoyed batting against New Zealand, and this match presents an opportunity for him to break multiple records.
1. Most ODI Centuries by an Indian Against New Zealand
• Kohli has scored six centuries against the Black Caps, a record he currently shares with Virender Sehwag.
• If he notches up a century in this match, he will become the Indian with the most ODI hundreds against New Zealand.
2. Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar for Most ODI Sixes vs New Zealand
• Kohli has hit 24 sixes against New Zealand in ODIs.
• With three more sixes, he will surpass Tendulkar’s tally of 26 sixes and become the leading Indian six-hitter against New Zealand.
3. Reaching 150 Boundaries Against New Zealand
• Kohli has already smashed 146 fours in ODIs against the Kiwis.
• He is just four boundaries away from reaching the 150-mark, making him the second Indian to do so after Sachin Tendulkar (206 fours).
Virat Kohli’s Champions Trophy Milestones
The Champions Trophy has been one of Kohli’s favorite tournaments, and he is on the brink of rewriting history in multiple categories.
• Kohli has 651 runs in 15 matches at an impressive average of 93.00.
• He is just 51 runs away from surpassing Shikhar Dhawan (701 runs) to become India’s highest run-getter in Champions Trophy history.
• Kohli has registered one century and five half-centuries in the tournament.
• If he scores another 50+ score, he will become the batter with the most 50+ scores in Champions Trophy history, surpassing Dhawan and Sourav Ganguly, who also have six.
Rohit Sharma’s Quest for Records
1. Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar as India’s 6th Highest-Scoring ODI Captain
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been a prolific run-scorer since taking over the captaincy.
• Rohit has scored 2387 runs in 153 matches as captain at an impressive average of 53.04.
• He is just 68 runs away from overtaking Sachin Tendulkar (2454 runs in 73 matches) to become India’s 6th highest-scoring ODI captain.
2. Reaching 1000 Runs Against New Zealand
• Rohit has accumulated 982 runs in 27 innings against the Black Caps at an average of 37.76.
• He needs just 18 more runs to become the 7th Indian batter to score 1000 ODI runs against New Zealand.
3.Joining the 2500-Run Club at Neutral Venues
• Rohit has excelled at neutral venues, scoring 2479 runs in ODIs.
• He needs just 21 runs to become only the fourth Indian batter to reach 2500 runs at neutral venues, after Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli.
4. Closing in on Chris Gayle’s International Runs Tally
• Rohit currently has 19,581 runs across all international formats.
• He is just 13 runs short of surpassing West Indies legend Chris Gayle (19,593 runs).
• This will make Rohit the 12th highest run-scorer in international cricket history.
Mohammed Shami Eyes Anil Kumble’s Record
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been lethal against New Zealand, and he has a chance to break a significant record.
• Shami has claimed 37 wickets in 14 ODIs against the Kiwis at an average of 19.32.
• He needs just three more wickets to surpass Anil Kumble’s tally of 39 wickets and become the second-most successful Indian bowler against New Zealand in ODIs.
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson & Tom Latham Chasing Big Records
1. Williamson Can Become NZ’s 2nd Highest ODI Run-Scorer vs India
• Kane Williamson has scored 1147 ODI runs against India at an excellent average of 47.11, with one century and 10 fifties.
• He needs 61 more runs to go past Nathan Astle (1207 runs) and become the second-highest ODI run-scorer for New Zealand against India.
• If he achieves this, he will be second only to Ross Taylor (1385 runs).
2. Tom Latham Closing in on Chris Harris’ ODI Runs Record
• Tom Latham has been in superb form and has 4329 runs at 35.19 in ODIs.
• He is just 51 runs away from surpassing Chris Harris (4379 runs) to become New Zealand’s 11th highest run-getter in ODIs.
READ ALSO –
Indian Cricketers Choose Biggest Threats in Champions Trophy – Travis Head Snubbed
Conclusion: A Match Full of Records and High Stakes
As India and New Zealand gear up for this crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash, the battle will not just be about securing the top spot in Group A but also about personal milestones for key players.
With Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Kane Williamson, and Tom Latham all in contention to break major records, cricket fans can expect a thrilling encounter filled with history-making performances.
Will Kohli cross 8000 runs while chasing? Can Rohit overtake Tendulkar and Gayle? Will Shami surpass Kumble’s wicket tally? The answers await in this high-stakes battle in Dubai.
