Wed Mar 05 12:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Kohli’s 300th ODI a Highlight as India Faces New Zealand in Champions Trophy Clash
**Dubai, UAE** – Virat Kohli will achieve a monumental milestone on Sunday when he plays his 300th One Day International (ODI) match for India against New Zealand in a Champions Trophy league match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The achievement is even more remarkable considering it’s all within one format.
New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell lauded Kohli’s accomplishment, stating, “300 games across a career is very impressive…a testament to the way he’s gone about his career.” Bracewell, a former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate of Kohli’s, praised the Indian star’s preparation and acknowledged India’s overall strong team.
Despite New Zealand’s dominant head-to-head record against India in ICC tournaments (10-5), Bracewell emphasized the team’s focus on a game-by-game approach, dismissing their past successes as irrelevant to Sunday’s match. He highlighted their recent 3-0 Test series victory in India as a confidence booster but stressed their intention to stick to their game plan and adapt to conditions.
Recent discussions regarding India’s perceived advantage from playing in familiar Dubai surroundings were downplayed by Bracewell, who stated that the situation is “what it is,” and that adapting to different conditions is part of the challenge. The match promises a thrilling encounter between two cricketing powerhouses.
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