IND vs AUS ODI / Kohli broke Ponting's record in one stroke, this player remained ahead

IND vs AUS ODI: In the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian cricket team faced Australia. In this exciting match, Australia batted first and set a target of 265 runs in front of India. Steve Smith and Alex Carey scored half-centuries for the Australian team, which helped their team reach a respectable score.

Virat Kohli's historical record

In this match, Indian captain Virat Kohli made a big record in fielding. He surpassed Ricky Ponting in terms of taking most catches in ODI cricket by catching the catches of Jose Inglis and Nathan Ellis during the match.

Surpassed Ricky Ponting

With this record, Virat Kohli has reached the second position in the list of players taking most catches in ODI cricket. He has taken 161 catches so far, while Ricky Ponting has 160 catches to his name. The list is topped by former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene, who has taken 218 catches.

Players who took the most catches in ODI cricket:

• Mahela Jayawardene - 218 catches
• Virat Kohli - 161 catches
• Ricky Ponting - 160 catches
• Mohammad Azharuddin - 156 catches
• Ross Taylor - 142 catches

Kohli's fitness shines

Virat Kohli is considered one of the fittest players in the cricket world. His agility and quick reflexes make him an excellent fielder. Kohli may be 36 years old, but his energy and his presence on the field is a source of inspiration for young players. He is also known for running fast while batting.

Mohammad Shami's deadly bowling

Indian bowler Mohammed Shami bowled brilliantly in this match. He took 3 wickets and prevented the Australian team from scoring a big score. Shami's accurate line and length troubled the Australian batsmen and put India in a strong position.