Virat Kohli Makes History As First Cricketer To Clinch All Major ICC Trophies

Virat Kohli achieved a remarkable milestone on Saturday, June 29, following Team India's victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

India's win ended an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy and marked their first T20 World Cup triumph since the inaugural edition in 2007. Kohli, often hailed as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in cricket, added another feather to his cap by becoming the first player to win the Under 19 World Cup, ODI World Cup, Champions Trophy, and T20 World Cup.

• 2008 Under 19 World Champion
• 2011 ODI World Champion
• 2013 Champions Trophy Winner
• 2024 T20 World Champion

Kohli's journey began with the Under 19 World Cup victory in 2008. He later lifted the ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy. This latest win completes his collection of major ICC trophies.

After Kohli's fifty led India to a challenging total of 176/7 in their allotted 20 overs, the pace-bowling trio restricted South Africa to 169/8. Rohit Sharma's crucial save helped secure the match from the brink of defeat.

Virat Kohli is the only cricketer to win the U-19 WC, ODI WC, T20I WC & Champions Trophy.

- THE GOAT HAS COMPLETED CRICKET. ???? pic.twitter.com/JFeMXz5AJF

Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 29, 2024

Dhoni, Rohit and Kohli ICC Final Wins

• MS Dhoni - 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup & 2013 Champions Trophy
• Rohit Sharma - 2007 T20 World Cup, 2013 Champions Trophy & 2024 T20 World Cup
• Virat Kohli - 2011 ODI World Cup, 2013 Champions Trophy & 2024 T20 World Cup

Kohli also guided India to the top of Test cricket rankings during his tenure as skipper and lifted the ICC Test mace. However, he aims to complete his collection with a win in next year's World Test Championship after falling short in previous editions.

The match turned dramatically when Jasprit Bumrah bowled tight overs and Hardik Pandya dismissed Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller. With South Africa needing just 30 runs from as many balls for their maiden ICC trophy win, these efforts were crucial.

Kohli and Rohit joined MS Dhoni in an exclusive club by winning three ICC trophy finals each. While Kohli and Dhoni have won the ODI World Cup, Champions Trophy, and T20 World Cup, Rohit has two T20 World Cups and one Champions Trophy to his name.

The victory not only highlighted India's dominance but also cemented Kohli's legacy as one of cricket's all-time greats. His achievements continue to inspire future generations of cricketers worldwide.