The India–Pakistan cricket rivalry has once again delivered a historic encounter, as Virat Kohli etched his name in the record books during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India secured a decisive six-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, with Kohli leading the charge with an unbeaten century. His performance not only steered India to victory but Virat Kohli breaks records by surpassing multiple milestones, further solidifying his legendary status in international cricket.
Kohli’s Milestone-Breaking Knock in the Champions Trophy 2025
Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a total of 241 runs. Notably, Saud Shakeel (62) and Mohammad Rizwan (46) made valuable contributions. However, India’s bowling attack, led by Kuldeep Yadav’s impressive 3-40, effectively restricted Pakistan to a modest total. Consequently, India had a manageable target to chase. In response, Kohli’s exceptional batting display, along with strong support from Shreyas Iyer, guided India to a comfortable victory with ease, finishing the chase with 45 balls to spare.
Beyond his batting heroics, Kohli also set new fielding benchmarks, further proving his all-round prowess. With this win, India strengthens its position in the tournament, while Pakistan faces an uphill battle to stay in contention.
List of Records Broken by Virat Kohli
Fastest to 14,000 ODI Runs (By Innings)
Kohli made history by becoming the fastest batter to reach 14,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Before the match, he had 13,985 runs in 298 ODIs. Then, on the second ball of the 13th over, he reached the milestone by striking a boundary off Haris Rauf. Remarkably, he achieved this feat in just 287 innings, thus surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 350 innings.
Top 3 Players to Reach 14,000 ODI Runs
| Player | Opposition | Innings | Ground | Match Date | Matches Played |
| V Kohli (IND) | Pakistan | 287 | Dubai | Feb 23, 2025 | 299 |
| SR Tendulkar (IND) | Pakistan | 350 | Peshawar | Feb 6, 2006 | 359 |
| KC Sangakkara (SL) | Australia | 378 | Sydney | Mar 8, 2015 | 402 |
Most 50+ Scores in Champions Trophy History
Kohli’s innings further solidified his legacy, as it included his sixth 50+ score in just 15 Champions Trophy matches. In doing so, he equaled the record held by Shikhar Dhawan, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid. Notably, this achievement places him among some of India’s greatest cricketers in tournament history.
Most 50+ Scores in Champions Trophy
| Player | Span | Matches | Innings | 50+ Scores |
| S Dhawan (IND) | 2013-2017 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| SC Ganguly (IND) | 1998-2004 | 13 | 11 | 6 |
| V Kohli (IND) | 2009-2025 | 15 | 14 | 6 |
| R Dravid (IND) | 1998-2009 | 19 | 15 | 6 |
Third-Highest Run-Scorer in International Cricket
Kohli surpassed Ricky Ponting’s tally of 27,483 runs, reaching 27,503 international runs with a double off Haris Rauf in the 36th over.
Top 5 Highest Run-Scorers in International Cricket
| Player | Matches | Runs |
| SR Tendulkar (IND) | 664 | 34,357 |
| KC Sangakkara (SL) | 594 | 28,016 |
| V Kohli (IND) | 547 | 27,503 |
| RT Ponting (AUS) | 560 | 27,483 |
| DPMD Jayawardene (SL) | 652 | 25,957 |
Most Catches for India in ODIs
Kohli became India’s top fielder in ODIs with 158 catches, surpassing Mohammad Azharuddin’s record of 156 catches.
Most Catches by Indian Non-Wicketkeepers in ODIs
| Player | Matches | Catches |
| V Kohli | 299 | 158 |
| M Azharuddin | 334 | 156 |
| SR Tendulkar | 463 | 140 |
| R Dravid | 340 | 124 |
| SK Raina | 226 | 102 |
Most Player of the Match Awards vs Pakistan in ICC Tournaments
Kohli secured his fifth Player of the Match award against Pakistan in ICC tournaments, the most by any player against a single team in ICC competitions.
Virat Kohli’s Player of the Match Awards vs Pakistan in ICC Tournaments
| Date | Tournament | Venue | Result | Performance |
| Sep 30, 2012 | ICC T20 World Cup 2012 | Colombo | 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) |
Conclusion
Virat Kohli’s record-breaking feats in the Champions Trophy 2025 further cement his legacy as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. His ability to deliver in high-pressure games, especially in the India–Pakistan cricket rivalry, continues to inspire millions.
