Watch: Virat Kohli does Cristiano Ronaldo celebration during CT 2025 group stage match against New Zealand

The India vs New Zealand Group A match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was a special game for the former Indian captain Virat Kohli. During the second innings of the match, Kohli brought a popular celebration of the legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. 

It was the 300th ODI match for Kohli as he became the seventh Indian cricketer to appear in 300 ODIs. However, the last game centurion, Kohli managed to score only 11 runs as Glenn Phillips grabbed a great catch to spoil the former Indian captain's party. India ultimately scored 249/9, thanks to some useful middle-order contributions. 

In reply, New Zealand were never had easy moments as they were bowled out for 205 runs, as India won that fixture by 44 runs. Indian spinners completely dominated with the ball as the Blackcaps had no strong answers.

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Virat Kohli celebrated like Cristiano Ronaldo

While Indian bowlers were dominating with the ball, Kohli was in great mood on the field. He once had a popular Cristiano Ronaldo celebration for the fans, who enjoyed that. 

VIRAT KOHLI DOING RONALDO CELEBRATION...!!!! 😁🔥 pic.twitter.com/9QwRsiFso7

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 2, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India will face Australia in the Semi-final

By winning the match, India will face the latest ODI World Cup champions Australia in the first Semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates will host the match on Tuesday (March 4). Meanwhile, Blackcaps will face South Africa in the second Semi-final of the tournament on Wednesday (March 5) in the batting paradise Lahore. The Final match of the tournament will be played on March 9 (in Dubai if India qualify; otherwise in Lahore).