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Virat Kohli 2025 Performance: A Farewell to Tests, ODI Dominance, and IPL Trophy: The year 2025 was a significant and memorable year in the career of Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli. The year was historic for him in many ways, including announcing his retirement from Test cricket, winning the IPL title with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and continuing his impressive form in ODI cricket.
This blog highlights Kohli's performance in 2025 in detail.

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Earlier in the year, in January 2025, Virat Kohli played his final Test match against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). It was an emotional moment as one of the world's best batsmen bid farewell to the longest format of the game.

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Although his final match wasn't memorable with the bat, his contribution to Test cricket will always be remembered. He played a total of 113 Test matches, scoring 29 centuries and 7 double centuries.

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Amidst the news of his Test retirement, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was held. This season brought the biggest gift for Virat and RCB fans. Kohli's team, Royal Challengers Bangalore, eventually won their first IPL title.
Kohli performed brilliantly at the top of the order throughout the tournament, scoring several half-centuries and playing a key role in the team's success. This was a major milestone in his career, adding a significant title to his trophy cabinet.
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After retiring from Test cricket, Kohli focused his attention on white-ball (limited-overs) cricket, and this resulted in his impressive performances. In 2025, he became India's highest run-scorer in ODIs.

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Kohli's performance was significant in the ICC Champions Trophy held in February-March. He scored an unbeaten century (100*) in a crucial match against Pakistan, helping India win the tournament. He scored 218 runs in 5 matches.
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At the end of the year, in the home series against South Africa in November-December, Kohli was at his peak. He scored centuries in two consecutive matches (135 and 102) and then finished the series with an unbeaten 65 in the final match. This shows that even at 37, Kohli remains unparalleled in terms of fitness and form.
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Here is a list of all innings played by Virat Kohli in 13 ODI matches and one Test match during 2025:
| Date | Opponent Team | Runs | Balls | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 9 | England | 58 | - | ODI Series in India |
| February 12 | England | 52 | 55 | ODI Series in India |
| February 20 | Bangladesh | 22 | 38 | ICC Champions Trophy (CT) |
| February 23 | Pakistan | 100* | 111 | ICC Champions Trophy (CT) |
| March 2 | New Zealand | 11 | 14 | ICC Champions Trophy (CT) |
| March 4 | Australia | 84 | 98 | ICC Champions Trophy (CT) Semifinal |
| March 9 | New Zealand | 1 | 2 | ICC Champions Trophy (CT) Final |
| October 19 | Australia | 0 | 8 | ODI Series in Australia |
| October 23 | Australia | 0 | 4 | ODI Series in Australia |
| October 25 | Australia | 74* | 81 | ODI Series in Australia |
| November 30 | South Africa | 135 | 120 | ODI series in India |
| December 3 | South Africa | 102 | 93 | ODI series in India |
| December 6 | South Africa | 65* | 45 | ODI series in India |
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Virat Kohli played his last Test match against Australia in Sydney in January 2025.
| Date | Opponent Team | Innings | Runs | Balls |
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| January 2-5 | Australia | 1 | 17 | 69 |
| January 2-5 | Australia | 2 | 6 | 12 |
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