In a thrilling encounter during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Virat Kohli once again showcased his unparalleled prowess, leading India to a decisive six-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. Kohli's masterful unbeaten century not only secured the win but also saw him shatter multiple records, further cementing his legacy in cricket history.
Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a total of 241 runs, with notable contributions from Saud Shakeel (62) and Mohammad Rizwan (46). India's bowling attack, spearheaded by Kuldeep Yadav's impressive 3-40, effectively contained Pakistan's lineup. In response, India's chase was anchored by Kohli's flawless batting, complemented by Shreyas Iyer, guiding the team to win the match with 45 balls to spare.
Beyond his batting achievements, Kohli also set a new benchmark in fielding. This victory not only bolstered India's position in the tournament but also cast doubts over Pakistan's chances of advancing, as they now rely on other match outcomes to stay in contention.
Kohli's performance in this high-stakes match not only exemplifies his ability to thrive under pressure but also adds a remarkable chapter to the storied India-Pakistan cricket rivalry. His record-breaking feats continue to inspire fans and set new standards in the world of cricket.
List of Records Broken By Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli engraved his name in cricketing history yet again by becoming the fastest batter to reach 14,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Here is the list of complete records that were broken by Virat Kohli during ICC Champions Trophy India vs Pakistan match
Fastest to 14,000 ODI Runs (By Innings)
Entering the game with a tally of 13,985 runs in 298 ODIs, he surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s milestone when he struck a boundary off Haris Rauf on the second ball of the 13th over. Kohli accomplished this feat in just 287 innings, significantly quicker than Tendulkar, who took 350 innings to reach the same benchmark. This achievement places Kohli alongside cricketing legends Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara as the only players to have crossed 14,000 runs in ODIs.
Player | Opposition | Inns | Ground | Match Date | Mat |
V Kohli (IND) | v Pakistan | 287 | Dubai (DICS) | 23 Feb 2025 | 299 |
SR Tendulkar (IND) | v Pakistan | 350 | Peshawar | 6 Feb 2006 | 359 |
KC Sangakkara (Asia/ICC/SL) | v Australia | 378 | Sydney | 8 Mar 2015 | 402 |
Most 50+ Scores in Champions Trophy
Kohli’s dominance continued as he reached his half-century in the match, taking 62 balls to get there with a boundary off Naseem Shah in the 27th over. This was his sixth 50+ score in 15 Champions Trophy matches, tying him with Shikhar Dhawan, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid for the most such scores in the tournament’s history.
Player | Span | Mat | Inns | HS | 50 | 50+ | 4s | 6s |
S Dhawan (IND) | 2013-2017 | 10 | 10 | 125 | 3 | 6 | 79 | 8 |
SC Ganguly (IND) | 1998-2004 | 13 | 11 | 141* | 3 | 6 | 66 | 17 |
V Kohli (IND) | 2009-2025 | 15 | 14 | 100* | 5 | 6 | 61 | 8 |
R Dravid (IND) | 1998-2009 | 19 | 15 | 76 | 6 | 6 | 56 | 1 |
DR Martyn (AUS) | 1998-2006 | 12 | 11 | 78 | 5 | 5 | 63 | 0 |
Most Runs in International Cricket
Further solidifying his legacy, Kohli overtook Ricky Ponting’s record of 27,483 runs to become the third-highest run-scorer in international cricket. Reaching the 81-run mark with a double off Haris Rauf in the 36th over, he took his tally to 27,503 runs across all formats, surpassing Ponting’s long-standing record.
Player | Span | Mat | Runs | HS | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
SR Tendulkar (IND) | 1989-2013 | 664 | 34357 | 248* | 100 | 164 | 4076+ | 264 |
KC Sangakkara (Asia/ICC/SL) | 2000-2015 | 594 | 28016 | 319 | 63 | 153 | 3015 | 159 |
V Kohli (IND) | 2008-2025 | 547 | 27503 | 254* | 82 | 142 | 2714 | 306 |
RT Ponting (AUS/ICC) | 1995-2012 | 560 | 27483 | 257 | 71 | 146 | 2781 | 246 |
DPMD Jayawardene (Asia/SL) | 1997-2015 | 652 | 25957 | 374 | 54 | 136 | 2679 | 170 |
Most Catches for India in ODIs
Beyond his batting heroics, Kohli also set a new record in fielding, becoming India’s most successful non-wicketkeeper in ODIs by taking his 158th catch, surpassing Mohammad Azharuddin’s tally of 156.
Player | Span | Mat | Ct |
V Kohli | 2008-2025 | 299 | 158 |
M Azharuddin | 1985-2000 | 334 | 156 |
SR Tendulkar | 1989-2012 | 463 | 140 |
R Dravid | 1996-2011 | 340 | 124 |
SK Raina | 2005-2018 | 226 | 102 |
Most Catches in ODIs
Kohli also became the third most successful fielder in ODI history, only behind Mahela Jayawardene and Ricky Ponting.
Player | Span | Mat | Ct |
DPMD Jayawardene (Asia/SL) | 1998-2015 | 448 | 218 |
RT Ponting (AUS/ICC) | 1995-2012 | 375 | 160 |
V Kohli (IND) | 2008-2025 | 299 | 158 |
M Azharuddin (IND) | 1985-2000 | 334 | 156 |
LRPL Taylor (NZ) | 2006-2022 | 236 | 142 |
Kohli’s Player of the Match Awards vs Pakistan in ICC Tournaments
Adding to his long list of achievements, Kohli secured his fifth Player of the Match award against Pakistan in ICC tournaments, a record against a single team in ICC competitions.
Date | Tournament | Venue | Result | Virat Kohli's Performance |
Sep 30, 2012 | ICC T20 World Cup 2012 | Colombo (RPS) | India won by 8 wickets | 78* (61) & 1/21 (3 overs) |
Feb 15, 2015 | ICC World Cup 2015 | Adelaide | India won by 76 runs | 107 (126) |
Mar 19, 2016 | ICC T20 World Cup 2016 | Kolkata | India won by 6 wickets | 55* (37) |
Oct 23, 2022 | ICC T20 World Cup 2022 | Melbourne | India won by 4 wickets | 82* (53) |
Feb 23, 2025 | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 | Dubai | India won by 6 wickets | 100* (109) |
With his unparalleled consistency and match-winning abilities, Kohli continues to dominate world cricket. As the Champions Trophy progresses, he remains a key player in India’s quest for their third title in the tournament’s history.
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