Virat Kohli Shatters Records with Fifth Man of the Match Against Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Virat Kohli Shines in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Virat Kohli, the modern-day cricketing great, once again showcased his match-winning prowess during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Leading India to a six-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan, Kohli scored an unbeaten 100 off 111 balls, marking his fifth Man of the Match award in ICC tournaments against Pakistan—a record no player has achieved before.
A Masterclass Against Pakistan
In a high-stakes Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Kohli’s stellar performance not only secured the win for India but also brought the team closer to the semi-finals while leaving Pakistan in a precarious position as defending champions. Kohli finished the chase in style, hitting a four to seal the victory with 45 balls to spare.
Kohli’s dominance over Pakistan in ICC events is remarkable, with his five Man of the Match awards including:
– 78* (61) – 2012 World T20, Colombo
– 107 (126) – 2015 ODI World Cup, Adelaide
– 55* (37) – 2016 World T20, Kolkata
– 82* (53) – 2022 T20 World Cup, Melbourne
– 100* (111) – 2025 Champions Trophy, Dubai
Overall, he has amassed 778 runs against Pakistan in ODIs, averaging 59.84, which includes four centuries and two fifties in just 17 innings.
Record-Breaking Feats
Kohli’s performance also catapulted him past Ricky Ponting, making him the third-highest run-scorer in international cricket with 27,503 runs. He achieved the milestone of becoming the fastest player to reach 14,000 ODI runs in just 287 innings, eclipsing Sachin Tendulkar’s previous record of 350 innings.
As Kohli continues to defy expectations, his ability to perform under pressure solidifies his status among cricket’s all-time greats.
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