Virat Kohli reached his 300th ODI milestone during a Champions Trophy match against New Zealand, making him the seventh Indian and 22nd worldwide to achieve this. He needs 51 more runs to become India’s top run-scorer in Champions Trophy history and could surpass Chris Gayle’s record if India advances further. The match is crucial for determining team placements in the knockout phase of the tournament.
Virat Kohli has achieved a significant milestone by playing his 300th ODI, becoming the seventh Indian and the 22nd player globally to reach this landmark. The match, occurring during the Champions Trophy against New Zealand, highlights Kohli’s status alongside legends like Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni, who are also part of this exclusive club of ODI players.
This match holds additional significance as Kohli aims to surpass Shikhar Dhawan to become India’s leading run-scorer in Champions Trophy history. With just 51 runs needed, Kohli could potentially also outscore Chris Gayle, the all-time leader in this tournament. As they face New Zealand, Kohli hopes to continue his impressive performance after scoring an unbeaten century against Pakistan.
In terms of ODIs played for India, the all-time leaders are:
1. Sachin Tendulkar – 463 matches
2. MS Dhoni – 347 matches
3. Rahul Dravid – 340 matches
4. Mohammad Azharuddin – 334 matches
5. Sourav Ganguly – 308 matches
6. Yuvraj Singh – 301 matches
7. Virat Kohli – 300 matches
In the Champions Trophy game, New Zealand’s captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and decided to field first, while India’s captain Rohit Sharma was unable to alter his luck, losing his tenth consecutive toss. Sharma preferred to bat first after chasing in the first two matches against Bangladesh and Pakistan, making this encounter one of the toughest for India thus far in the tournament.
Virat Kohli’s achievement of playing his 300th ODI underscores his exceptional career and places him among the cricketing elites. With his eye set on becoming India’s top run-scorer in the Champions Trophy, Kohli continues to shape his legacy. This pivotal match against New Zealand not only tests India’s strength but also presents Kohli with opportunities to break more records as the tournament progresses.
Original Source: www.indiatvnews.com
