Virat Kohli has shown his dominance again in 2025 and proved why he is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time. From international cricket to IPL, Kohli continues to rewrite the record books while thrilling fans around the world.
Fastest to 14,000 ODI runs
Virat Kohli became the fastest player in ODI history to complete 14,000 runs in just 287 innings. The milestone cemented his place in an elite list alongside legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.
Third batsman to complete 14,000 runs
Kohli became the third player to cross 14,000 ODI runs, which is also a testament to his longevity and consistency in the limited overs format.
Highest score of 50+ in domestic ODI matches
The star Indian batsman also created a new record for most half-centuries in ODI matches played in 2025. He has handled important matches under pressure and shown dominance especially on home soil.
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Leading run-scorer in limited overs
Kohli scored the most runs combined in ODIs and T20Is in the year 2025, which shows that he is in the prime of his life even at the age of 36.
First IPL player to hit 300 sixes for the same franchise
In the IPL, Kohli achieved another milestone, becoming the first player in history to hit 300 sixes for one team in one franchise, in this case Royal Challengers of Bangalore.
Most runs against the same opponent in IPL
Kohli was also the all-time overall top scorer against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, scoring over 1,140 runs in those high-pressure situations.
Most sixes at an individual T20 venue
It is well documented that his preference was the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where he hit the most number of sixes in the history of Twenty20 cricket, making it practically his trademark.
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First player to score 500+ runs in eight IPL seasons
Kohli’s consistency was again highlighted in the IPL as he became the first player to score 500 or more runs in the eighth season.
Most fours in IPL history
In the end, Kohli broke Shikhar Dhawan’s record of hitting more boundaries than his total score, and earned the right to be counted among the best players in the tournament so far.
