Virat Kohli could script Champions Trophy history by scoring 129 runs against Australia in semifinal

Virat Kohli is on the verge of creating Champions Trophy history by becoming the all-time highest run scorer.

Virat Kohli could script Champions Trophy history by scoring 129 runs against Australia in semifinal

Viral Kohli is close to becoming the Champions Trophy's all-time leading run getter (via Mint)

Veteran Indian batsman Virat Kohli is on his way to shatter several records, in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. The former Indian captain has showcased his qualities throughout the years. Now, the 36-year-old batter is just 129 runs short of creating Champions Trophy history.

Virat Kohli‘s match-winning century against Pakistan guided India to its third-straight Champions Trophy semi-final. This comes after having previously made it into the last four during the 2013 and 2017 editions. While he failed to score many runs against New Zealand, India managed to beat the Kiwis by 44 runs. Following the win, the Blues will now face off against Australia in the first semi-final.

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Kohli has been on a record-breaking spree after he most recently became the fastest batter to breach the milestone of 14,000 ODI runs. He made it to the achievement in just 287 innings, beating previous records held by Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara. Against New Zealand, Kohli also made his 300th One-Day international appearance for the Indian team.

Should he score 129 runs against Australia in the semi-final, the 36-year-old would create Champions Trophy history. He would become the tournament’s leading run-scorer of all-time, breaking former West Indian batter Chris Gayle‘s existing record of 791 runs. Kohli is sixth on the list with 662 runs in 16 Champions Trophy matches, while skipper Rohit Sharma remains in the 12th position.

Additionally, Virat Kohli could also become India’s leading run-scorer in the Champions Trophy. With just three more runs, he would overtake former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly‘s tally of 665 runs. He is also just 39 runs short of Shikhar Dhawan‘s tally of 701 runs.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli might retire at the end of the Champions Trophy, ex-India teammate hints

Indian cricket team stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli might consider retirement after the ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy. The two players have successfully led the team to the semi-finals of the tournament, and are eyeing another major trophy win.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retirement
Viral Kohli and Rohit Sharma might retire at the end of the 2025 Champions Trophy (via Indian Express)

Ex-Indian seamer Praveen Kumar‘s comment on Kohli and Rohit’s future did spark debate. Speaking to the Times of India, Kumar expressed confidence in the team’s ability to win their second major ICC trophy in a span of two years. Moreover, he added that Kohli and Sharma could retire at the end of the tournament, with a trophy win.

I am sure Rohit [Sharma] will lead India to a title win. He will have another ICC trophy soon… Virat [Kohli] and Rohit, give us one more ICC trophy before you retire.

Praveen Kumar in an interview (via Times of India)

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have already retired from the shortest format. The decision came after India’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph. With the next major ICC tournament being two years away, there is a strong possibility that the two players might retire.