Records broken by Virat Kohli in 2025:Fastest Indian to score 14,000 ODI runs, completes 1,000 runs in ICC knockouts; finished second in rankings

After a successful ODI series against South Africa, Virat Kohli once again proved his greatness in 2025, shattering several records despite having retired from Test and T20I cricket. The Indian legend returned to the ODI format with renewed focus and impact, breaking 16 major records in the year. Since stepping away from the longer and shorter formats, Kohli has featured in six ODIs against Australia and South Africa, reminding the cricketing world of his unmatched consistency in the 50-over format. Kohli’s comeback was not without early setbacks, as he was dismissed for ducks in his first two ODIs. However, the ‘King’ bounced back in style in the third ODI against Australia, scoring a fluent 74 at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, striking at 91.36. Although his return to form stood out, India suffered a 1-2 series defeat in the away ODI series against Australia in October. The real statement came on home soil against South Africa, where Kohli delivered two back-to-back centuries, underlining his dominance once again. In the process, he crossed the landmark of 14,000 ODI runs and achieved several historic feats, including becoming the joint-most player to finish a year in the ICC ODI top 10 rankings for the 16th time. With records tumbling and milestones piling up, Kohli’s 2025 ODI journey stands as a remarkable chapter in his legendary career. Records broken by Virat Kohli in 2025 after Test T20I retirement Fastest 14,000 ODI runs 82nd, 83rd and 84th international centuries Virat Kohli became the third batter in world cricket and the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the landmark of 14,000 ODI runs. He achieved this feat in just 287 innings, breaking Tendulkar’s record of 350 innings, while Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara took 378 innings to reach the milestone. Kohli has also set another record by scoring the fastest 82nd, 83rd and 84th international centuries, further cementing his legendary status. Scored 53rd century in Raipur completes 1,000 runs in ICC knockout matches Virat Kohli further strengthened his legacy by smashing his 53rd ODI century against South Africa in Raipur, becoming the highest century-maker in ODI history. Earlier in 2025, he had notched his 51st ODI hundred against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. Adding to his list of rare feats, Kohli became the first player to score 1,000 runs in ICC knockout matches during the Champions Trophy semi-final in March 2025, marking another historic moment in world cricket. Kohli dominates ODIs, tops ICC finals list The former India captain finished 2025 as the highest run-scorer in ODI cricket, amassing 651 runs in 13 innings at an impressive average of 61.1. In ICC finals appearances, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma sit at the top with nine finals each, while Steve Smith joined legends Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, and Mahela Jayawardene with the fourth-most appearances in men’s cricket. Record-breaking centuries and ICC glory Virat Kohli holds the record for the most centuries in a single international format, with 53 ODI hundreds, going past Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 51 Test centuries. In 2025, he also lifted the ICC Champions Trophy with India, becoming the Indian player with the most ICC ODI titles (3). Virat shines in ICC glory and match-winning feats Alongside Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli has featured in nine ICC finals. In 2025, India lifted the Champions Trophy, marking Kohli’s fourth ICC title. He also created history by becoming the first Indian batter to score 18,000 international runs in matches India has won. Kohli’s consistency is reflected in ICC rankings By the end of 2025, Virat Kohli finished as the joint No.1 ODI batter in the ICC rankings alongside Rohit Sharma. Remarkably, Kohli has ended a calendar year at the top of the ODI rankings 10 times in his career. He has also maintained an average above 60 in six different calendar years, underlining his unmatched consistency. Kohli dominates big-score ODIs, crosses 10,000 runs in bilateral ODI series Virat Kohli holds the record for most centuries (11) in matches where his team scored over 350 runs. He is also the only Indian batter to cross 10,000 runs in a bilateral ODI series, highlighting his dominance in high-scoring contests. Kohli’s consistency across countries and years Virat Kohli has become the second Indian batter to score ODI centuries in 10 different countries, underlining his class across conditions. He also holds the record for joint most finishes in the ICC ODI top 10 rankings, ending the year there 16 times, a true mark of long-term consistency.