Virat Kohli, the “Poster Boy” of Indian cricket, has been a player on whom India has put all its faith countless times, and he has almost always gone above and beyond to prove that he’s worthy of their trust. Whenever the team was in a sticky situation, he rose to the occasion and took India away from its plight. That’s exactly what he’s done in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as well, and while doing so, he has achieved yet another milestone for India. He has surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become India’s ICC Champions Trophy highest run scorer.
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Top 5 Most Runs for India in Champions Trophy
| Name | Matches | Runs |
| Virat Kohli | 18 | 747 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 10 | 701 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 13 | 665 |
| Rohit Sharma | 15 | 661 |
| Rahul Dravid | 19 | 627 |
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How Kohli Made India’s ICC Champions Trophy Highest Run Scorer？
The India vs Australia thriller was the ideal setup for an ICC knockout match where the stakes are always high. However, with these two behemoths clashing, the tension on the field couldn’t be more palpable. Furthermore, India’s history of getting knocked out of the ICC events by Australia repeatedly, added another layer of anxiety to this high-voltage drama.
The Kangaroos, batting first, set a target of 265 runs for the Men in Blue which was a challenging total considering the nature of the Dubai pitch. Still, India’s batting lineup in the tournament so far hasn’t disappointed even once. However, India’s chase didn’t get the ideal start as both the openers departed the pitch before the conclusion of the eighth over.
In the fifth over, Ben Dwarshuis knocked Shubman Gill out for eight, putting India in trouble. The same luck that escaped him in the World Cup final was with captain Rohit on Tuesday, as he was dropped twice. But Rohit failed to turn those opportunities into a significant score, falling for 28 following a grueling stint at the crease.
Now, the match was hanging on a knife’s edge and could’ve gone either way. However, fate itself swung in India’s favor thanks to Virat Kohli. He and Shreyas Iyer (45), who went together for a vital 91-run stand, gave India a commanding lead in the middle overs. After that, the veteran formed a 44-run partnership with Axar Patel (27), followed by a 47-run partnership with KL Rahul (42).
His tenacious 84 is evidence of his skill as a player and the poise he exhibits under pressure. Even though Virat Kohli scored a solid 84 and missed out on a well-deserved century, the game was nearly over when he left in the 43rd over. India finished the chase easily and ended the match with 11 balls remaining owing to the menacing strokes by Hardik Pandya and a clinical approach by KL Rahul.
Kohli had 662 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy before Tuesday’s match between India and Australia in the semi-finals. With his knock in the game, Kohli surpassed Dhawan, who had scored 701 runs in 10 ICC Champions Trophy matches, to become India’s ICC Champions Trophy highest run scorer. In addition to this, he now also has the most runs for India in Champions Trophy 2025 edition.
Other Records Virat Kohli Broke In IND vs AUS Match
Along with becoming India’s ICC Champions Trophy highest run scorer, he also got to make and break several other records in this match. It’s unbelievable how a single player can impact the game so extensively that milestones keep on falling on his feet. Anyhow, here are records that he broke or set in the match against Australia.
Most Catches for India in International Cricket
Prior to breaking the record for the most runs for India in Champions Trophy, Virat Kohli surpassed former India captain Rahul Dravid to become the Indian player with the most number of catches in international cricket. He reached 336 catches across formats with the catches of Josh Inglis and Nathan Ellis in the first innings.
Most Fifty-Plus Scores in the History of Champions Trophy
With his magnificent 84-run knock, he has surpassed legends like Shikhar Dhawan, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid for the most fifty-plus scores in Champions Trophy history. He has amassed a total of seven fifty-plus scores while the previous three had six apiece.
Most Fifty-Plus Scores in ODI Events
He simultaneously also grabbed the top spot for the most fifty-plus scores in ODI events altogether. Compared to Sachin Tendulkar’s 23, the former captain of India now has 24 50-plus scores in ICC ODI competitions. With four World Cups and four Champions Trophies, Virat Kohli participated in eight ICC ODI competitions overall.
First Batter to Reach 1000 Runs in ICC Knockout Matches
He has always been the one to take the initiative in tough situations and it shows with his record for being the first to reach 1000 runs in ICC knockout matches, surpassing the likes of Rohit Sharma (808), Ricky Ponting (731), and Sachin Tendulkar (657).
Second to Reach 8,000 Runs in ODI While Chasing
Apart from smashing the most runs for India in Champions Trophy, Virat Kohli became only the second to Sachin Tendulkar (8720) to amass 8000 runs while in the chase in ODIs. Moreover, he achieved this feat in just 159 innings.
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All this goes on to show the caliber of this once-in-a-generation gem who has graced India cricket with his presence. He has always given nothing but his best for his country and continues to do so with everything he has got. Virat Kohli’s being India’s ICC Champions Trophy highest run scorer is a testament to his dedication to his team and his nation. Stay tuned to All IPL criclive for more Kohli’s matches.
