In a outstanding show of talent and consistency, Virat Kohli achieved few vital milestones throughout India’s high-stakes match in opposition to Pakistan within the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.
Firstly, Kohli turned the quickest batter to achieve 14,000 runs in One Day Worldwide (ODI) cricket. He achieved this feat in simply 287 innings, surpassing the earlier document held by Sachin Tendulkar, who achieved the identical in 350 innings.
The star batter has additionally set a brand new benchmark in Indian cricket by surpassing Mohammad Azharuddin’s document for probably the most catches by an Indian fielder in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Throughout the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Kohli achieved his 157th catch, overtaking Azharuddin’s tally of 156.
In the meantime, Kohli additionally registered his 74th ODI half-century, marking his sixth in opposition to Pakistan within the 50-over format. This achievement locations him alongside former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi and Indian legends Sunil Gavaskar and Navjot Singh Sidhu, all of whom have six half-centuries in India-Pakistan ODIs.
The document for probably the most fifties in these encounters is held by Indian duo Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, with 21 and 16 respectively.
Kohli’s distinctive efficiency not solely underscores his enduring prowess in ODI cricket but in addition considerably contributed to India’s commanding six-wicket victory over Pakistan within the Champions Trophy.