51st ODI Century, Fastest To 14000 Runs & Much More: Virat Kohli Sizzles To Script Pakistan’s Dreaded Fate
Batting superstar Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 100 runs from 111 balls on Sunday and helped the Men in Blue chase down the target of 242 runs in 42.3 overs for the loss of four wickets.
Under the lights of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the India vs Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 turned into a one-man spectacle. The man? Virat Kohli. The mission? To rewrite history. And boy, did he deliver!
The India vs Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy became a Virat Kohli show before Rohit Sharma & Co almost sealed their semi-final plot. Tasked to chase 242 in 50 overs, India mauled their arch-rivals by 6 wickets to leave them numb, scratching their heads about being so lost and clueless all the time.
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The only star that shone bright was Virat Kohli. Playing in his 299th ODI for India, the former captain became the only batter in the world with 51 hundred in this format. And not just that, Kohli shattered multiple records on Sunday night, stamping his authority and proving that there is so much left in the tank.
Kohli notched the triple figures off 111 in the 43rd over with a boundary, becoming the first Indian batter to smash a century against Pakistan in Champions Trophy History. It was the winning shot that left Pakistan gasping for breath in the ongoing tournament.
The magnificent innings against Pakistan also saw him reaching the 14,000-run mark in ODIs in just 287 innings. He thus became the fastest player to achieve this feat, bettering the previous record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who reached the milestone in 350 innings.
The former Indian captain remained unbeaten on 100, completing 14085 runs in 299 games. In the due process, he went ahead of Australian legend Ricky Ponting to become the third-highest run-scorer in international cricket, after Tendulkar and former Sri Lankan legend Kumara Sangakkara.
Before notching the historic ton, Kohli’s got a 6th fifty-plus score in Champions Trophy history, surpassing Rohit Sharma and equaling the tallies of Shikhar Dhawan, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid.
Before setting Dubai International Stadium ablaze with his fiery knock, Kohli achieved a remarkable fielding milestone. In India’s tournament opener against Bangladesh, Kohli showcased his fielding prowess by taking two crucial catches. These efforts brought his ODI catch count to 156, equalling the record held by former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin for the most catches by an Indian fielder.
He took more catches against Pakistan and became the Indian cricketer with most number of catches in the 50-over format. In list of most catches in ODIs, former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene stands atop with 218 grabs, followed by Ricky Ponting (160), and then Kohli at third with 157 takes and counting.
Virat Kohli’s remarkable performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 not only underscore his exceptional talent and dedication but also solidify his status as one of cricket’s all-time greats.
Speaking of India’s electrifying clash with Pakistan in Dubai, the victory should be enough for India, who are now on top of Group A with four points, to make the last four. However, Pakistan are staring at early elimination from the eight-team event after their second successive loss.
A century, multiple records, and an unforgettable performance! Virat Kohli once again proved why he is a generational great. And the best part? He isn’t done yet!
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