Virat Kohli is all set to achieve a major milestone in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy final on March 9, 2025. As the Indian team gears up for their showdown against New Zealand, Kohli is just five runs away from breaking Sourav Ganguly's record for the most runs by an Indian in ICC ODI event finals. With a wealth of experience in major tournaments, this could be the moment Kohli surpasses Ganguly’s record, which has stood for years.

The final, scheduled to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, is crucial not just for the team but also for Virat Kohli’s personal legacy. Kohli has already been a standout performer in the ongoing Champions Trophy and, with only five more runs, he can rewrite history by becoming India’s leading run-scorer in ICC ODI final matches. Kohli’s total of 137 runs in four previous finals across the ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy puts him just behind Ganguly’s 141 runs in two innings, achieved at an average of 70.5 with one century.

If Kohli scores just five runs in the upcoming match, he will move ahead of Ganguly and become the leader in this category. Kohli, who has been a regular fixture in high-pressure finals, will be looking to make his mark once again on the big stage. This final, which marks Kohli’s fifth ODI final appearance, could not only end India’s 12-year title drought but also cement his place in cricket history.

Sourav Ganguly, who played in four ICC finals, has set a high benchmark in ODI tournament finals. He scored 141 runs, with one century, during his time in the finals. However, Kohli is right behind him with 137 runs, averaging 34.25, with a half-century to his name. If Kohli scores 40 more runs in the Champions Trophy final, he will secure a spot among the top five highest run-scorers in the history of ODI tournament finals. A century in this final would catapult him into the top three, even surpassing the legendary Adam Gilchrist of Australia, who holds the record with 262 runs from four finals.

Gilchrist's remarkable record includes an average of 65.5 and a strike rate of 132.99, with two half-centuries and a century. Meanwhile, Ricky Ponting, another cricket legend, follows with 247 runs in six finals at an average of 49.4. Kohli, with his unparalleled consistency and match-winning capabilities, has the chance to rewrite history on March 9, taking India’s title drought-breaking aspirations along with his personal records.

The stage is set for a thrilling final, not just for the Champions Trophy title but also for Virat Kohli’s historic achievement. Having already played in four major ICC finals, Kohli’s presence in this high-stakes game is vital for India’s success. Alongside the excitement of potentially winning India’s second-ever Champions Trophy under Kohli’s leadership, the cricket world will be watching closely as he aims to break Ganguly's long-standing record.

As we approach the final, India’s cricketing legend Virat Kohli stands on the cusp of yet another historic feat. If he surpasses Sourav Ganguly's record, it will be a testament to his consistency, skill, and dedication over the years. Fans and cricket pundits alike are eagerly awaiting to see if Kohli can achieve the remarkable feat of becoming the leading run-scorer in ICC tournament finals, all while striving to guide his team to their first ICC title in over a decade.

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