Virat Kohli is on the brink of rewriting history as India gears up for a high-stakes clash against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Over the years, Kohli has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest batters in cricket, but this final presents an opportunity to elevate his status even further. With multiple records within touching distance, Kohli has the chance to etch his name alongside the all-time greats. From surpassing Chris Gayle as the highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history to breaking legendary marks set by Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, this match could be another defining moment in his illustrious career. Here are 10 records he can break on this historic night.
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Currently, Chris Gayle holds the record with 791 runs. Kohli, with 746 runs, needs just 46 runs to become the highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history.
Sachin Tendulkar has 1,750 runs against New Zealand. Kohli, with 1,656 runs, can surpass this milestone with a 95-run innings.
Sourav Ganguly holds the record with 12 catches. Kohli, at 11, needs just two more to claim the top spot.
Kohli is just 55 runs away from overtaking Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history.
With 530 runs, Kohli is already among the top scorers in ICC ODI knockout matches. A big innings can push him further up the list.
If Kohli scores 144 runs, he will reach 1,800 ODI runs against New Zealand in record time, surpassing Tendulkar.
Kohli currently has seven fifties in the tournament. Another fifty will put him on par with the highest tally in Champions Trophy history.
Shikhar Dhawan holds the record with 114 runs in the 2013 final. Kohli has a chance to surpass this in the 2025 final.
Shikhar Dhawan's 363 runs (2013) is the highest by an Indian in a single edition. Kohli, with a big knock, could break this record.
If India wins, this will be Kohli’s fourth ICC title, equaling MS Dhoni’s record for most ICC trophies won by an Indian player.
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