Virat Kohli has surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become India’s highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history. Kohli needed 41 runs before this innings to break the record, and with his composed half-century against Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, he has now etched his name in history.
Match Overview: India vs Australia, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final
Chasing 265 for a place in the final, India are currently at 131/2 in 24.5 overs, with Kohli leading the chase alongside Shreyas Iyer. Kohli reached his half-century in 53 balls, striking 4 boundaries at a strike rate of 94.34. Iyer, on the other hand, is playing a steady knock with 43 off 56 balls.
Earlier, Australia posted 264 in 49.3 overs, with Steve Smith’s 73 anchoring the innings. Mohammed Shami and Axar Patel played key roles with the ball, restricting Australia to a chaseable total.
India’s run chase began on a shaky note as Shubman Gill (8) and Rohit Sharma (28) fell early, but Kohli and Iyer have steadied the innings with an 88-run partnership off 102 balls.
With 134 runs needed, Kohli’s form will be crucial as India looks to book a place in the Champions Trophy 2025 final.
