Indian star Virat Kohli is set to break the record of his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate Chris Gayle in the Champions Trophy 2025 final on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium.
Virat Kohli has gotten back his form in the tournament with 217 runs in four games, he is the fourth highest run getter in CT 2025.
Since 2000, India and New Zealand have met in two finals, with the Kiwis winning both (CT 2000, WTC 2021). However, India won their last two ODIs and enter as favorites. Virat Kohli is nearing multiple records and could break some.
Virat Kohli set to break Chris Gayle record
Chris Gayle, known as the Universe Boss, holds the record for the most runs in Champions Trophy history with 791 runs in 17 matches. Virat Kohli, with 746 runs in as many games, needs 47 more in the final to surpass Gayle and become the tournament’s highest run-scorer.
| Player | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH Gayle (WI) | 17 | 791 | 133* | 52.73 | 88.77 | 3 | 1 |
| V Kohli (IND) | 17 | 746 | 100* | 82.88 | 89.44 | 1 | 6 |
| DPMD Jayawardene (SL) | 22 | 742 | 84* | 41.22 | 84.8 | – | 5 |
| S Dhawan (IND) | 10 | 701 | 125 | 77.88 | 101.59 | 3 | 3 |
| KC Sangakkara (SL) | 22 | 683 | 134* | 37.94 | 71.36 | 1 | 4 |
Records Virat Kohli could break in Champions Trophy 2025 final
Virat Kohli has already showcased his brilliance in the Champions Trophy 2025 with a century and a match-winning fifty. If he scores 54 runs in the final against New Zealand, he will surpass Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history.
Currently, Kohli has 14,180 runs in 301 matches, while Sangakkara accumulated 14,234 runs in 404 ODIs. The all-time leading ODI run-scorer remains Sachin Tendulkar with 18,400 runs.
