A record-breaking performance by the Indian star batter Virat Kohli was seen last Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in a Champions Trophy 2025 match against Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. 

Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of having the most 50-plus scores in the history of ICC ODI tournaments. Kohli, now on top with his 24 50-plus scores, outdone cricket star Tendulkar’s 23 (2nd) and Rohit Sharma’s 18 (3rd). 

India versus Australia

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals match with India and Australia ended in India’s favour as the game ended 267/6 - 264. India won by 4 wickets and 11 balls to spare, making it a close match between the two teams. 

During the match, Virat Kohli scored 84 runs, making him the top scorer of the game. Followed by Shreyas Iyer’s 45 and KL Rahul’s 42. 

On the Australian side, Steve Smith managed 73 runs, followed by Alex Carey, carrying another 61. Travis Head also did 39 runs, making him the third scorer for Australia. Despite their efforts, they still lost the game.

This win secured India’s straight shot to the Champions Trophy final, and their leading opponents will either be New Zealand or South Africa, which are both formidable teams. 

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