Virat Kohli Milestone: India’s star batter Virat Kohli smashed a sensational match-winning hundred against the arch-rival Pakistan in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. This was Kohli’s 51st century and he is the only batter to accomplish it in ODI history.
Kohli Enter’s 14K List!
This win was made even sweeter as Kohli surpassed Australian great Ricky Ponting to become the third-highest run-getter in international cricket.
King Kohli reigns once again 😍
— ICC (@ICC) February 24, 2025
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With this feat, Kohli also became the third batter to reach 14,000 ODI runs, joining the elite company of Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara. In 299 ODIs, Kohli has scored 14,085 runs at an average of 58.20, with 51 centuries and 73 fifties.
300 Club Awaiting
Virat Kohli is now on a verge of creating a history by becoming the 7th Indian player to feature in 300 ODIs. In a game against New Zealand of the Champions Trophy 2025, kohli will enter the list.
| Player | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 463 | 18426 | 200* | 44.83 | 49 |
| MS Dhoni | 347 | 10599 | 183* | 50.23 | 9 |
| R Dravid | 340 | 10768 | 153 | 39.15 | 12 |
| M Azharuddin | 334 | 9378 | 153* | 36.92 | 7 |
| SC Ganguly | 308 | 11221 | 183 | 40.95 | 22 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 301 | 8609 | 150 | 36.47 | 14 |
| V Kohli | 299 | 14085 | 183 | 58.20 | 51 |
Now, in 299 ODIs, Virat has scored 14,085 runs at an average of 58.20, with 51 centuries and 73 fifties.
Kohli’s dominance against Pakistan continued, as he now has 778 runs in 17 matches at an average of 59.84, with four centuries and two fifties. His best score against Pakistan is 183.
Virat Kohli’s Numbers In Champions Trophy History
In 15 ICC CT innings, Virat has scored 651 runs at an average of 93.00, with a century and five fifties. His best score is 100*. He is the seventh-highest run-getter in the tournament history.
