As India gears up to face Pakistan in a high-stakes match, the excitement is palpable. A win for India would cement their spot in the semi-finals, while Pakistan faces a do-or-die situation. Amidst all the tension, Virat Kohli is on the cusp of making history by breaking one of Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing records.
Currently, Kohli is not in the best of form, but his impressive record against Pakistan is a beacon of hope. The good news is that he doesn’t need to play a blistering innings to break this record – a mere 15 runs will suffice. With this feat, Kohli will become the third batsman to achieve 14,000 ODI runs, joining the elite company of Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka.
Interestingly, Sachin Tendulkar also completed his 14,000 ODI runs against Pakistan, achieving this milestone in Peshawar on February 6, 2006, in his 359th match. Kohli, with 13,985 runs in 286 innings of 298 matches, is Closing in on this landmark. His impressive tally includes 73 half-centuries and 50 centuries, and he needs just 15 more runs to reach the 14,000-run mark.
ALook Back at Recent Performances
In their first match of the Champions Trophy, India convincingly defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets. On the other hand, Pakistan suffered a 60-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand. The stage is now set for a thrilling encounter between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, with the match scheduled to start at 2:30 pm. Fans can catch the live broadcast on Star Sports and Network 18, while live streaming will be available on various platforms. Will Kohli create history and lead India to victory, or will Pakistan turn the tables? The world will be watching.
