The two of greatest batters Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson will be featuring against each other in the Champions Trophy Final which will be played on March 9, Sunday.
India registered a dashing win against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal, Mohammed Shami picked 3 wickets while Virat Kohli played a magnificent knock of 84. In the second semifinal New Zealand won by 50 runs, the win was led by centuries scored by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson.
A Tough Competition Between The Record-Breakers
Both Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli are in their prime form and have smashed records in the ongoing Champions Trophy. With a crucial knock against Australia, Kohli now holds the record for the most 50-plus scores in ICC ODI tournaments (24), overtaking Tendulkar’s tally of 23.
Kane Williamson on the other hand became the fourth-fastest batter to score 19,000 runs in international cricket. This feat came after he scored a century in Champions Trophy semifinal against South Africa.
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Virat Kohli In ODIs
Popularly known as India’s ‘Run Machine’, Virat Kohli has 14,180 runs in 301 ODI matches, which includes 51 centuries and 74 half-centuries. He has an average of 58.11 and a strike rate of 93.35.
Kane Williamson In ODIs
Williamson known for his calm and composed nature has played 172 ODI matches in which he has scored 7,224 runs at an average of 49.47 and a strike rate of 81.72. This includes 15 centuries and 47 half-centuries.
Virat Kohli Vs Kane Williamson: Who’ll Have A Bigger Impact?
The final could be decided by which of these two stars delivers on the big day. If Kohli gets going, he could single-handedly take the game away from New Zealand. On the other hand, Williamson’s steady approach could frustrate India and help the Kiwis build a strong total.
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On the basis of stats, Virat Kohli looks more dominant but the match is always full of twist and turns and who’ll shine in the Champions Trophy final will be more clear and evident on the match day.
