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Dubai: Virat Kohli has etched his name in history yet again! During India’s thrilling semi-final clash against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Kohli registered his 24th fifty-plus score in ICC ODI events, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 23.
Breaking the Records:
- This was Kohli’s seventh fifty-plus score in Champions Trophy history.
- He has 17 scores of 50+ in ODI World Cups, second only to Tendulkar’s 21.
- Kohli’s crucial knock of 84 runs off 98 balls helped India chase down 265 and secure a spot in their record fifth Champions Trophy final.
India’s Leading Run-Scorer in Champions Trophy
At 36 years old, Kohli also became India’s highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history, overtaking Shikhar Dhawan’s tally of 701 runs.
Most Fifty-Plus Scores in ICC ODI Events:
- Virat Kohli – 24 in 53 innings
- Sachin Tendulkar – 23 in 58 innings
- Rohit Sharma – 18 in 41 innings
- Kumar Sangakkara – 17 in 56 innings
- Ricky Ponting – 16 in 60 innings
What’s Next for Kohli?
Kohli, who already holds the record for the most ODI centuries (51), continues to chase greatness. With 125 fifty-plus scores overall in ODIs, he is now second only to Tendulkar’s 145.
Can he add another milestone in the Champions Trophy 2025 final? The world will be watching!
