Virat Kohli is gearing up for a historic third consecutive Champions Trophy final as India prepares to face New Zealand in the much-anticipated final on March 9, 2025. Kohli played a pivotal role in guiding India to victory over Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal, scoring a brilliant 84 runs to chase down 265 and secure a spot in the final. Now, with another record in sight, Kohli is aiming to surpass Chris Gayle's legendary tally of most runs in Champions Trophy history.

Kohli’s Run to Break Gayle’s Record

Kohli’s innings against Australia propelled him to second place on the all-time Champions Trophy run-scorer list, with a total of 746 runs in 17 matches. The Indian superstar is just 46 runs away from breaking Chris Gayle's record of 791 runs. If he surpasses Gayle in the final, Kohli will etch his name as the highest run-scorer in the prestigious tournament, further cementing his legacy.

Here is a look at the top run-scorers in Champions Trophy history:

1. Chris Gayle: 791 runs in 17 matches
2. Virat Kohli: 746 runs in 17 matches
3. Mahela Jayawardene: 742 runs in 22 matches
4. Shikhar Dhawan: 701 runs in 10 matches
5. Kumar Sangakkara: 683 runs in 22 matches

Kohli’s Form in Champions Trophy 2025

Kohli has been in exceptional form during Champions Trophy 2025, scoring a century against Pakistan and following it up with a match-winning 84 against Australia. With 217 runs in the tournament, Kohli is currently 4th on the list of highest run-scorers in Champions Trophy 2025, trailing only Ben Duckett, Rachin Ravindra, and Joe Root. Kohli is expected to make a strong push for the top spot in the final, as he is in close contention with other top batsmen.

Here’s the current top five run-scorers in Champions Trophy 2025:

1. Ben Duckett: 227 runs in 3 matches
2. Rachin Ravindra: 226 runs in 3 matches
3. Joe Root: 225 runs in 3 matches
4. Virat Kohli: 217 runs in 4 matches
5. Ibrahim Zadran: 216 runs in 3 matches

A Historic Encounter Against New Zealand

This Champions Trophy final marks the third time India will face New Zealand in an ICC final. In the past, New Zealand has had the upper hand, defeating India in the 2000 Champions Trophy final and the 2021 World Test Championship final. As Kohli leads India into battle, the stakes are high for India to avenge their past defeats and clinch the Champions Trophy title.

With a remarkable tournament behind him and a historic record in sight, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli as he strives to lead India to glory and potentially break Chris Gayle's longstanding Champions Trophy run record.