9 Records Virat Kohli Can Break In Champions Trophy 2025
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is expected to play a pivotal role in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which kicks off on Wednesday, February 19. This year's tournament will feature eight teams, with India set to play all their matches in Dubai. After a challenging five-match Test series against Australia last year, Kohli bounced back with a solid 52-run performance in India's recent ODI against England on February 12 at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Both the Indian team management and supporters will be hoping that Kohli continues his positive form in the Champions Trophy and contributes to India's pursuit of a third title in the competition's history. With 13,963 runs from 297 ODIs, Kohli has the opportunity to set new records during the tournament.
Most Runs In The Champions Trophy
Kohli, with 529 runs, ranks 11th in Champions Trophy history. Since none of the top ten run-scorers will play in 2025, he has a clear path to the top. With 262 more runs, he can surpass Chris Gayle’s 791 and become the tournament's leading run-scorer.
Most Runs For India In The CT
With 529 runs so far, Kohli is just 173 runs away from surpassing Shikhar Dhawan’s 701 and becoming India’s highest run-scorer in the Champions Trophy. Along the way, he will also overtake legends like Rahul Dravid (627) and Sourav Ganguly (665).
Second-Most Runs In ODI History
Kohli, with 13,963 runs, needs 271 more to surpass Kumar Sangakkara’s 14,234 and become the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history. Sachin Tendulkar’s 18,426 is out of reach for now. Kohli’s consistency could see him claim the runner-up spot.
Fastest To 14,000 ODI Runs
Kohli needs just 37 more runs in his next 64 innings to become the fastest batter to reach 14,000 ODI runs. Sachin Tendulkar holds the current record with 350 innings, and Kumar Sangakkara took 378. Achieving this milestone would further highlight Kohli's dominance in the format.
Second-Most Outfield Catches In ODI History
Kohli, with 154 outfield catches, is fourth in ODIs. He needs three more to surpass Mohammad Azharuddin (156) and seven to move past Ricky Ponting (160). While Mahela Jayawardene's 218 catches are far ahead, Kohli could claim second place with a strong fielding performance.
Most Fifty-Plus Scores In The CT
Kohli has already registered five 50+ scores in the Champions Trophy. If he scores one more, he will tie the record, and two more will make him the outright leader. Notably, all three current record-holders – Ganguly, Dravid, and Dhawan – are Indians.
Player With Most ICC Trophies
If India wins the Champions Trophy 2025 , Kohli will match Ricky Ponting’s record for the most ICC tournament wins by a player. Kohli has already won the 2011 ODI World Cup, 2013 Champions Trophy, 2024 T20 World Cup, and the 2008 U19 World Cup, bringing him close to this incredible milestone.
Most Fifties In CT History
Kohli has five half-centuries in 13 Champions Trophy matches. Scoring two more will break Rahul Dravid’s record of six half-centuries in 19 matches, making Kohli the player with the most 50s in the tournament’s history.
3rd-Leading Run Scorer In International Cricket
With 27,381 international runs, Kohli is only 103 runs away from surpassing Ricky Ponting’s tally of 27,483. If he achieves this in the Champions Trophy 2025, he will become the third-highest run-scorer in international cricket, behind only Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.