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Champions Trophy 2025: List of Records Virat Kohli Broke in the Tournament
Virat Kohli, the guy who makes batting look like a piece of art, showed up big time at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The ex-Indian skipper proved—yet again—why he’s up there with the all-time greats. This tournament wasn’t just another notch on his belt; it was a full-on record-smashing spree. Let’s dive into the insane milestones he hit while everyone else was just trying to keep up.
1. Piling Up Runs Like It’s Nothing
Virat Kohli racked up a ridiculous 589 runs in the 2025 Champions Trophy. That’s the most anyone’s ever scored in a single edition. Shikhar Dhawan’s old mark of 363 from 2013? Yeah, Kohli left that in the dust.
2. Zooming to 15,000 ODI Runs
Mid-tournament, he smashed his way to 15,000 ODI runs faster than anyone—315 innings, to be exact. Sachin Tendulkar took 390 to get there, and I bet even he was tipping his hat to that one.
3. King of ICC Hundreds
With 3 centuries in this tournament alone, Kohli’s now got 12 in ICC events. Kumar Sangakkara’s 11? Nice try, but Virat’s taken the crown.
4. Batting Average That’s Just Silly
He ended the 2025 edition averaging 98.16. That’s now the best ever in Champions Trophy history for anyone who’s played at least 10 innings. Ridiculous, right?
5. Collecting Player of the Match Awards Like Candy
Virat Kohli snagged 4 Player of the Match gongs this time, pushing his ICC tournament total to 18. Sachin’s 14? Left behind like yesterday’s news.
6. Lightning-Fast Ton in the Semis
He didn’t quite get a hundred in the final—just 92—but that 85-ball rocket against Australia in the semifinal? Fastest century in Champions Trophy history. Boom.
7. Knockout Match Beast
When the stakes are high, Kohli’s the guy. He’s now the top run-scorer in ICC knockout games, blowing past legends like Ricky Ponting and Jacques Kallis.
Standout Moments
- Vs Pakistan, Match 1: Dropped an unbeaten 128* like it was no big deal. India cruised home.
- Semifinal vs Australia: Smashed 112 off 85 balls—pure fire, including that record-breaking ton.
- Final vs New Zealand: Held it together with a gritty 92 to chase down the win. India’s third Champions Trophy? Thank Virat.
Why’s He So Good?
Virat Kohli’s got this knack for shining when the pressure’s on. It’s not just skill—though he’s got buckets of that—it’s the fitness, the hunger, the way he chases greatness like it owes him money. This 2025 run was him saying, “I’m still the boss.”
Wrapping It Up
Look, Virat Kohli’s Champions Trophy 2025 was nuts. He didn’t just break records; he torched them and led India to the title while he was at it. The guy’s a legend already, but he’s not done messing with the history books. Fans like me? We’re just along for the ride, grinning like idiots at every shot he plays.
