Virat Kohli, the backbone of India’s batting lineup, will once again be in the spotlight as India gears up for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament, set to commence on February 19, will see Kohli chasing multiple milestones, further cementing his legacy as one of cricket’s all-time greats.
With 13,963 runs in 297 ODIs, the 36-year-old batting maestro is just 37 runs away from reaching 14,000 ODI runs, and that’s just the beginning. As India competes for its third Champions Trophy title, Kohli will have the chance to rewrite the record books in multiple categories.
Here’s a look at five major records Virat Kohli can break in the Champions Trophy 2025:
1. Fastest to 14,000 Runs in ODIs
Current Record Holder:
- Sachin Tendulkar (350 innings)
- Kumar Sangakkara (378 innings)
Virat Kohli is just 37 runs away from reaching the 14,000-run milestone in ODIs. If he manages to achieve this in his very next innings, he will shatter Sachin Tendulkar’s record (350 innings) and become the fastest batter ever to reach 14,000 ODI runs.
- Kohli’s current tally: 13,963 runs in 285 innings
- Tendulkar’s milestone: 14,000 runs in 350 innings
- Sangakkara’s milestone: 14,000 runs in 378 innings
If Kohli manages even a decent performance in India’s opening matches, this record will be his by the end of the Champions Trophy group stage.
2. Third Leading Run-Scorer in International Cricket
Current Record Holder:
- Ricky Ponting – 27,483 runs in 560 matches
Kohli, who has played 545 international matches, is currently at 27,381 runs across all formats. He needs just 103 more runs to surpass Ricky Ponting and become the third-highest run-scorer in international cricket history, trailing only:
- Sachin Tendulkar – 34,357 runs
- Kumar Sangakkara – 28,016 runs
If Kohli has a solid Champions Trophy campaign, he will comfortably claim Ponting’s spot, further strengthening his case as one of the greatest batters in cricket history.
3. Most Runs in Champions Trophy History
Current Record Holder:
- Chris Gayle – 791 runs in 17 matches
Kohli has been a consistent performer in Champions Trophy tournaments, amassing 529 runs in 13 matches. He is already the highest run-scorer among active players, but if he scores at least 263 runs in this edition, he will overtake Chris Gayle’s record of 791 runs to become the highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history.
Considering India will likely play a minimum of three matches, Kohli needs to average at least 88 per game to break this record—a challenging but achievable feat given his ODI prowess.
4. Most Half-Centuries in Champions Trophy
Current Record Holder:
- Rahul Dravid – 6 fifties in 19 matches
Virat Kohli currently has 5 half-centuries in 13 Champions Trophy games. If he manages to score at least two more fifties, he will surpass Rahul Dravid’s record of 6 half-centuries in the tournament’s history.
With Kohli’s ability to anchor innings, and considering India’s matches will be played on batting-friendly Dubai pitches, this record is well within his reach.
5. Most ICC Trophies Won by a Player
Current Record Holder:
- Ricky Ponting – 5 ICC titles
Kohli has already won four ICC trophies as a player:
- U19 World Cup (2008)
- ODI World Cup (2011)
- Champions Trophy (2013)
- T20 World Cup (2024)
If India wins the 2025 Champions Trophy, Kohli will equal Ricky Ponting’s tally of five ICC trophies as a player. This would make him one of the most decorated cricketers in history, alongside Ponting, who won:
- ODI World Cups (1999, 2003, 2007)
- Champions Trophy (2006, 2009)
With India looking strong after their recent series wins, Kohli has a golden opportunity to add another ICC trophy to his name.
Will Kohli Make History in Champions Trophy 2025?
Virat Kohli’s hunger for runs and milestones remains unmatched. With multiple records within his reach, all eyes will be on the Indian batting great as he looks to dominate another ICC event.
The Champions Trophy has been a happy hunting ground for Kohli in the past, and if he finds his rhythm in Dubai, these records could be his by the end of the tournament.
So, will Kohli create yet another chapter in cricketing history, or will fate have other plans? The world will be watching as the King of Chase sets out to conquer the Champions Trophy 2025!
Final Overview of Kohli’s Record-Breaking Chances
| Record | Current Record Holder | Kohli’s Requirement to Break the Record |
| Fastest to 14,000 ODI runs | Sachin Tendulkar (350 innings) | 37 runs in 14 innings (already at 285) |
| 3rd Leading Run-Scorer in International Cricket | Ricky Ponting (27,483 runs) | 103 runs to surpass Ponting |
| Most Runs in Champions Trophy | Chris Gayle (791 runs) | 263 runs to take the record |
| Most Half-Centuries in Champions Trophy | Rahul Dravid (6 fifties) | 2 more half-centuries |
| Most ICC Trophies Won by a Player | Ricky Ponting (5 trophies) | India must win Champions Trophy 2025 |
With five major records up for grabs, Virat Kohli is set to dominate the headlines during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. If he hits top form, history books will need updating as the cricketing world watches one of the greatest ODI batters chase immortality.
Will Kohli rise to the occasion and break these records, or will the pressure of another ICC event weigh him down? The answer unfolds on February 19, when the Champions Trophy begins! 🏏🔥
