Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the Champions Trophy 2025 final on March 9, where Virat Kohli has a golden opportunity to rewrite history. Not only does he have the chance to become the highest run-scorer of this year’s tournament, but he is also on the brink of breaking Chris Gayle’s all-time record for most runs in Champions Trophy history.
With India set to face New Zealand in the final in Dubai, all eyes will be on King Kohli as he aims to deliver yet another match-winning performance and cement his legacy as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
Virat Kohli’s Stellar Form in Champions Trophy 2025
Kohli has been in sensational form throughout the Champions Trophy 2025, amassing 217 runs in just four matches. His remarkable consistency has placed him fourth on the list of top run-scorers, trailing only:
- Ben Duckett (England) – 227 runs
- Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) – 226 runs
- Joe Root (England) – 225 runs
With just 11 more runs, Kohli will surpass all of them and become the leading run-scorer of the tournament. However, the race is far from over, as New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra will also have the chance to extend his tally in the final, setting up an exciting head-to-head battle for the top spot.
Can Kohli Break Chris Gayle’s All-Time Record?
Beyond this season’s title, Kohli also has the opportunity to etch his name in Champions Trophy history by overtaking Chris Gayle as the highest run-scorer in the tournament’s history.
Here’s how the numbers stack up:
🔹 Chris Gayle (West Indies): 791 runs in 17 matches (Avg: 52.73)
🔹 Virat Kohli (India): 746 runs in 17 matches (Avg: 82.88)
Kohli is just 46 runs away from surpassing Gayle and taking the top spot in Champions Trophy history. Given his incredible batting form, this record could well be broken in the final against New Zealand.
Another Record Awaits: Most Half-Centuries in Champions Trophy History
Kohli’s hunger for records doesn’t stop there. He is also on the verge of becoming the player with the most fifties in Champions Trophy history.
Currently, the record for most half-centuries is shared between:
- Virat Kohli – 6 half-centuries
- Rahul Dravid – 6 half-centuries
If Kohli scores 50 or more runs in the final, he will surpass Rahul Dravid and become the batsman with the most half-centuries in Champions Trophy history.
What’s at Stake in the Final?
Apart from Kohli’s record-breaking milestones, the Champions Trophy 2025 final will be a thrilling contest as India and New Zealand battle for the prestigious title. Kohli has been India’s backbone throughout the tournament, and his performance in the final could be the defining moment of the tournament.
If Kohli delivers a big innings, he will not only lead India to victory but also leave a permanent mark on Champions Trophy history.
Will he break Gayle’s record? Will he become the leading run-scorer of the tournament? The stage is set, and the cricketing world is watching!
