Kohli's Record-Breaking Blitz: India's Maestro Rewrites ODI History

Virat Kohli etched his name deeper into cricket's annals during India's Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. The 36-year-old batting virtuoso became the fastest player to reach 14,000 ODI runs, achieving the milestone in just 287 innings. This remarkable feat shattered Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 350 innings.

Kohli's unbeaten century (100* off 111 balls) guided India to a commanding six-wicket victory, chasing down Pakistan's 241 in 42.3 overs. His innings not only secured the win but also solidified his position as the third-highest run-scorer in ODI history, behind only Tendulkar (18,426) and Sangakkara (14,234)25.

The match was a showcase of Kohli's all-round brilliance. He broke another record by surpassing Mohammad Azharuddin to become the Indian fielder with the most ODI catches, claiming his 158th during the game. This performance puts India atop Group A with four points, while Pakistan faces potential early elimination.

Source: Indian Express, ESPN Cricinfo, Economic Times