Virat Kohli: Unveiling the Record-Breaking Innings of 2025 in ODIs and Tests

In the third ODI against South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, Virat Kohli concluded 2025 with an impressive unbeaten 65. At 37, Kohli wrapped up the year with a total of 674 runs from 15 innings, averaging 56.16. He also played his last Test match in Sydney against Australia this year.

In 2025, Kohli enjoyed a fruitful spell in the ODI format, scoring four centuries, one of which was against Pakistan during the ICC Champions Trophy. He further bolstered his runs during the home series against South Africa with two back-to-back hundreds.

Kohli’s next appearance in international cricket is scheduled for January 2026, when India will compete against New Zealand in a three-match ODI series.

### Virat Kohli – 2025 Statistics
| Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Best | 50/100 |
|———|——|———|————-|——|——–|
| 15 | 674 | 56.16 | 88.91 | 135 | 4/3 |

### Virat Kohli – 2025 Innings Summary
– 17 (69) vs Australia, Sydney (Test)
– 6 (12) vs Australia, Sydney (Test)
– 5 (8) vs England, Cuttack
– 52 (55) vs England, Ahmedabad
– 22 (38) vs Bangladesh, Dubai
– 100* (111) vs Pakistan, Dubai
– 11 (14) vs New Zealand, Dubai
– 84 (98) vs Australia, Dubai
– 1 (4) vs New Zealand, Dubai
– 0 (8) vs Australia, Perth
– 0 (4) vs Australia, Adelaide
– 74* (81) vs Australia, Sydney
– 135 (120) vs South Africa, Ranchi
– 102 (93) vs South Africa, Raipur
– 65* (45) vs South Africa, Visakhapatnam

Published on December 6, 2025.