The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will commence on February 19, with Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi.
The tournament will feature eight teams, divided into two groups of four. A total of 12 group-stage matches will be played, followed by the semifinals and the final.
Here are some of the tournament records that could be broken in this edition:
Most runs
India’s batting mainstays, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, will be aiming for the top spot in the Champions Trophy’s all-time run-scorers list.
Kohli currently sits 11th in the standings with 529 runs, while Rohit is in 14th position with 481 runs. Chris Gayle tops the list with 791 runs.
Most 50+ scores
Kohli and Rohit are also well placed to break the record for the most 50+ scores in the Champions Trophy, currently held by their compatriots Shikhar Dhawan, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid (six each).
Kohli and Rohit currently have five 50+ scores in the tournament, accumulated from 13 and 10 matches, respectively. With India guaranteed at least three games in this edition, it is highly likely that one or both of them will equal or surpass the record.
Highest individual score
No batter has ever scored more than 150 in a Champions Trophy innings. The batting-friendly pitches in Pakistan could provide the ideal conditions for someone to break that barrier.
The record for the highest individual score currently belongs to New Zealand’s Nathan Astle, who struck an unbeaten 145 against USA in 2004.
Highest team score
Similarly, the Champions Trophy is yet to witness a 350+ total. With teams adopting a far more aggressive approach in the ODI format, it is highly likely that this edition could see that milestone being reached.
The current highest team total in the competition is New Zealand’s 347/4, scored against USA in 2004.
Most wins
India could become the first team to record 20 wins in the tournament if it secures two victories in this edition.
India currently has 18 wins in the Champions Trophy, four more than the next best teams, England and Sri Lanka.