Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli is set to play a crucial role in Champions Trophy 2025, starting February 19 in Dubai. As India eyes its third Champions Trophy title, Kohli is also on the brink of creating history by shattering multiple records.
With 13,963 ODI runs in 297 matches, the modern-day great has the opportunity to rewrite history books. Here’s a look at five major records Kohli can break in the upcoming tournament:
1️⃣ Fastest to 14,000 Runs in ODIs 🏏
💡 Current Record Holders:
- Sachin Tendulkar – 350 innings
- Kumar Sangakkara – 378 innings
📊 Kohli’s Current Stats:
- 13,963 runs in 285 innings
- Needs just 37 more runs to reach 14,000
👉 If Kohli achieves this milestone in his next innings, he will become the fastest batter in cricket history to reach 14,000 ODI runs, surpassing both Tendulkar and Sangakkara.
2️⃣ 3rd Leading Run Scorer in International Cricket 🌍
💡 Current Standings:
- Ricky Ponting – 27,483 runs (560 matches)
- Virat Kohli – 27,381 runs (545 matches)
👉 Kohli needs 103 more runs to surpass Ponting and become the third-highest run scorer in international cricket history, behind only Sachin Tendulkar (34,357) and Kumar Sangakkara (28,016).
3️⃣ Most Runs in Champions Trophy History 🏆
💡 All-Time Leaders:
- Chris Gayle (WI) – 791 runs
- Virat Kohli (IND) – 529 runs (13 matches)
👉 If Kohli scores 263+ runs in Champions Trophy 2025, he will overtake Chris Gayle to become the highest run scorer in tournament history.
4️⃣ Most Fifties in Champions Trophy 📈
💡 Current Record Holders:
- Rahul Dravid (IND) – 6 fifties (19 matches)
- Virat Kohli (IND) – 5 fifties (13 matches)
👉 Kohli needs just two more half-centuries to surpass Dravid and set a new record for most fifties in Champions Trophy history.
5️⃣ Most ICC Trophies Won by a Player 🏆
💡 Current Leaders:
- Ricky Ponting (AUS) – 5 ICC titles
- Virat Kohli (IND) – 4 ICC titles
🏆 Kohli’s ICC Titles:
✔️ 2008 U19 World Cup
✔️ 2011 ODI World Cup
✔️ 2013 Champions Trophy
✔️ 2024 T20 World Cup
👉 If India wins Champions Trophy 2025, Kohli will join Ricky Ponting as the player with the most ICC trophies in history (5).
Conclusion
Virat Kohli’s Champions Trophy 2025 campaign could be historic, with multiple records within reach. Can he lead India to glory and rewrite cricket history once again?
👉 Stay tuned for more updates on Kohli’s record-breaking journey!
