Virat Kohli Makes History in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Sets New Records
Virat Kohli has done it again. He played a fantastic inning of 84 runs against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, scoring 84 runs off 98 balls. His amazing performance helped India beat Australia by 4 wickets and reach the final. In doing so, Kohli broke several world records.
The semi-final match was held at the Dubai International Stadium. Virat Kohli’s knock helped India chase down a total of 265 runs. He hit five boundaries. Even though India lost their openers, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, early in the inning, Kohli built important partnerships with Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and KL Rahul.
First, Kohli’s half-century in this match made him the first player ever to score 10 fifty-plus scores in knockout matches of ICC tournaments across all formats. This includes ODI World Cups, T20 World Cups, Champions Trophies, and the World Test Championship Final.
Most 50+ Scores In ICC Tournament Knockout Matches
| Player | Innings | 50+ Scores |
| Virat Kohli | 23 | 10 |
| Steve Smith | 12 | 6 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 16 | 6 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 11 | 5 |
| Jacques Kallis | 11 | 5 |
| Kumar Sangakkara1 | 20 | 5 |
Also, Kohli became the first player to score 1000 runs in knockout matches of ICC events across all three formats. Rohit Sharma is the next closest player on this list. Furthermore, Kohli has played more knockout matches in ICC tournaments than anyone else.
Most Runs In ICC Tournament Knockout Matches
| Player | Innings | Runs | Average |
| Virat Kohli | 23 | 1023 | 53.84 |
| Rohit Sharma | 22 | 808 | 42.52 |
| Ricky Ponting | 18 | 731 | 45.68 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 15 | 682 | 48.71 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 19 | 597 | 37.31 |
In addition, Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most fifty-plus scores in ICC ODI tournaments, which include the World Cup and Champions Trophy. This was the 24th time he scored more than 50 runs in an ICC ODI tournament. He has also crossed 2500 runs in ICC ODI tournaments, becoming only the second player to achieve this.
Most 50+ Scores in ICC ODI Tournaments
| Player | Innings | Runs | Average | 50+ Scores |
| Virat Kohli | 53 | 2541 | 65.15 | 24 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 58 | 2719 | 52.28 | 23 |
| Rohit Sharma | 42 | 2160 | 55.38 | 18 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 56 | 2215 | 49.22 | 17 |
| Ricky Ponting | 60 | 2336 | 44.07 | 16 |
Moreover, Virat Kohli is now the second-highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history. He has 746 runs in 16 innings, with an average of 82.88. He is only 45 runs away from Chris Gayle’s record, which he can break in the final. He is also the first player to score seven fifty-plus scores in the Champions Trophy.
Kohli’s success comes from his ability to play under pressure. He understands the importance of building partnerships and staying calm during a chase. He plays smart cricket and adapts to the conditions.
These records show how consistent and reliable Virat Kohli has been throughout his career. He performs well in important matches and helps his team win. He is a true match-winner and a legend of the game.
Now, India will play in the Champions Trophy final. Fans will be eager to see if Kohli can break Chris Gayle’s record and help India win the tournament. Kohli’s performance has once again shown why he is considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
