In the ICC Champions Trophy match against New Zealand, Virat Kohli, aiming to build on his recent form, was dismissed for just 11 runs. His exit was marked by an incredible catch from Glenn Phillips, which silenced the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This match was historic for Kohli, as it marked his 300th ODI appearance. He has amassed 14,096 runs at an impressive average of 58.01, including 51 centuries. Kohli is now the third player to exceed 14,000 ODI runs and is the fastest to reach several milestones, yet trails behind Sachin Tendulkar on the all-time runs list.
In a match against Pakistan that marked a century of encounters at the ICC Champions Trophy, Virat Kohli could only score 11 runs in India’s final group stage game against New Zealand on Sunday. Kohli, who had been in phenomenal form following his 51st ODI century in the previous match, was caught out by an incredible catch from Glenn Phillips at point. Even Kohli was taken aback as the Kiwi player leapt to his right to secure the catch, sending the Indian star back to the pavilion.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium fell silent as Phillips made the remarkable catch. The Indian legend, however, had no choice but to return to the dressing room after this memorable dismissal.
Glenn Phillips is sensational
Virat Kohli’s dismissal #INDvsNZ #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/mFlliTKdsD— Ambuj Agnihotri (@Ambuj_jiii) March 2, 2025
This match was significant for Kohli, as he completed 300 ODIs for India. His unbeaten century against Pakistan in Dubai not only elevated him to No. 5 in the ICC ODI rankings but also made him the third player ever to exceed 14,000 runs in 50-over cricket. Having surpassed Ponting in the all-time run leaders, Kohli is now merely 138 runs away from second-placed Kumar Sangakkara, while still 4,330 runs behind Sachin Tendulkar, who holds the top spot.
In his 300 ODIs, Virat has amassed 14,096 runs, maintaining an average of 58.01 and a strike rate of 93.40, including 51 centuries and 73 fifties, with a personal best score of 183.
Virat has consistently shattered records throughout his distinguished career. He holds the title for the fastest player to achieve 8,000 runs (175 innings), 9,000 runs (194 innings), 10,000 runs (205 innings), 11,000 runs (222 innings), 12,000 runs (242 innings), 13,000 runs (287 innings), and 14,000 runs (299 innings) in ODIs.
With ANI Inputs
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