Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Virat Kohli made history in ICC tournaments

 Virat Kohli made history - became first batsman to score the most 50-plus scores in ICC tournaments

Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has made another big record in his name. Kohli has now become the player to score the most 50+ scores in the history of ICC tournaments. This achievement shows why he is called the king of ICC events.

Statistics made by Virat Kohli in 50-plus scores in ICC tournaments

Kohli has played many brilliant innings in T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, Champions Trophy so far. His 50-plus scores have now broken the records of all the legends and have left behind great players like Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Kumar Sangakkara.

Virat Kohli's performance in ICC tournaments (2009-2024)

Tournaments

Matches

Runs

50+ scores

Centuries

ODI World Cup

37

2265

16

5

T20 World Cup

27

1141

14

0

Champions Trophy

15

798

9

2

Total

79

4204

39

7

This record by Virat Kohli is proof that he is a player who excels on the large stage. They shine even brighter under pressure while batting, particularly in ICC tournaments during knockout matches.

Most Runs in ICC Tournaments – Highest Run-Scorer Batsman

Virat Kohli is now racing to catch up with the lists of batsmen in terms of scoring the most runs in ICC tournaments.

Most runs in ICC tournaments (Top 5 Players)

Player

Runs

Matches

Average

Sachin Tendulkar

2719

58

52.28

Virat Kohli

4204

79

55.32

Kumar Sangakkara

2684

64

46.97

Kumar Sangakkara

2605

61

48.24

Chris Gayle

2586

61

42.19

If Kohli manages to continue maintaining form, he could soon reach the top of this list.

Most 100 score in ICC Tournaments

Virat Kohli is capable of scoring centuries in ODIs and T20s. Till date, there are 7 centuries against his name in ICC tournaments.

Player

Centuries

Tournaments

Sachin Tendulkar

9

ODI World Cup

Rohit Sharma

7

ODI World Cup

Virat Kohli

7

ODI World Cup +Champions Trophy

Chris Gayle

6

ODI World Cup + T20 World Cup

Kohli can make this record by playing in the upcoming tournament.

Upcoming ICC Tournaments for 2025/2026


For 2025 and for 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has come up with a very worthwhile, rich, and varied tournament setup for both men and women in several formats. This shall picture the following in detail:


ICC Tournaments for 2025


1. ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 

Dates : October to November 2025

Host : India

Format : One Day International (ODI)

Details : India will be hosting the Women's ODI World Cup, where the top women's teams from around the globe will come together and compete for the coveted title. 


2. ICC World Test Championship Final 2025

Dates : June 2025

Host : England

Format : Test Match

Details : The culmination of the 2023-2025 World Test Championship cycle, where the top two Test teams shall compete for the championship title. 


3. ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025

Dates : January 2025

Host : Malaysia

Format : Twenty20 (T20)

Details : This will be the second edition of the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup, which should provide a good opportunity for young female cricketers to show their talents on the world stage. 


ICC Tournaments for 2026


1. ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 

Dates : October to November 2026

Hosts : India and Sri Lanka

Format : Twenty20 (T20)

Details : The Men's T20 World Cup will see India and Sri Lanka co-host this mega event where teams from all over the world will compete in the shortest format of the game. 


2. ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Dates: June 2026

Host: England

Format: Twenty20 (T20)

Details: England shall host the Women's T20 World Cup, allowing the fastest women's teams to compete against one another in T20 format. 


3. ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026

Dates : January 2026

Hosts : Zimbabwe and Namibia

Format : One Day International (ODI)

Details : This Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup shall be held in co-hosting venues in Zimbabwe and Namibia to provide a platform for young male cricketers to show their skills.


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