Virat Kohli once again proved his class in run chases, guiding Team India to a four-wicket win over Australia on Tuesday.
Chasing 265 runs, India suffered early blows, losing Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in the powerplay. However, Kohli (84 runs)anchored the innings with crucial partnerships alongside Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and KL Rahul, steering India to a memorable win.
With this knock, Kohli became the first player in history to score three half-centuries in Champions Trophy semi-finals. His record-breaking performance further solidified his status as the ultimate chase master.
Most Runs by an Indian in Champions Trophy
Virat Kohli now holds the record for the most runs by an Indian in Champions Trophy history, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan with 746 runs in the tournament.
Most Fifty-Plus Scores in ICC ODI Tournaments
Virat Kohli has now registered 24 fifty-plus scores in ICC ODI tournaments, overtaking Sachin Tendulkar to become the player with the most such scores.
First to 10 Fifty-Plus Scores in ICC Knockouts
With his latest knock, Virat Kohli became the first player in history to record 10 fifty-plus scores in ICC knockout matches.
Most Player of the Match Awards for India in ICC Knockouts
Virat Kohli secured his third Player of the Match award in an ICC knockout match, making him the Indian with the most such awards.
Most Champions Trophy Player of the Match Awards for India
This was Virat Kohli’s third Player of the Match award in Champions Trophy history, making him India’s all-time leader in this category.
First to 1000 Runs in ICC Knockouts
Virat Kohli became the first cricketer ever to cross 1000 runs in ICC knockout matches, further cementing his legacy in high-stakes games.
8000 ODI Runs While Chasing
Virat Kohli joined Sachin Tendulkar as the only players to score 8000+ ODI runs while chasing. Notably, he became the fastest ever to achieve this feat.
Most International Catches by an Indian
With two catches against Australia, Virat Kohli now has 336 international catches, surpassing Rahul Dravid to become India’s leading catcher across formats.
