Archive · 31 Dec 2025
2025 Cricket Highlights: Records and Achievements
In 2025, cricket saw many amazing moments.
RCB won all their away matches in the IPL and became champions.
South Africa won 10 Tests in a row, which is a big deal.
Australia won the Ashes very quickly, in just 11 days.
Virat Kohli played a cricket match after a very long time, 12 years!
Temba Bavuma, the South African captain, won most of his first 12 Tests.
Shubman Gill was the top run-scorer in all formats, while Joe Root and Karanbir Singh led in ODIs and T20Is respectively.
These are some of the coolest things that happened in cricket this year.
RCB won all 9 away matches in IPL 2025, including Qualifier 1 and the final, securing their maiden IPL title.
South Africa achieved 10 consecutive Test wins between August 2024 and July 2025, the third-longest streak in Test history.
Australia won the 2025/26 Ashes in just 11 days, tying the record for the second-fastest Ashes victory.
Virat Kohli returned to List-A cricket after 12 years, 2 months, and 26 days, playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26.
Temba Bavuma won 11 of his first 12 Tests as South Africa's captain, the most successful start for any captain.
Shubman Gill ended 2025 as the leading run-scorer across all formats with 1764 runs.
Joe Root was the leading run-scorer in ODIs in 2025.
Karanbir Singh was the leading run-scorer in T20Is in 2025.
- Who
- RCB, South Africa, Australia, Virat Kohli, Temba Bavuma, Shubman Gill, Joe Root, Karanbir Singh
- What
- Notable cricket achievements and records in 2025
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Global cricket venues
- Why
- To highlight exceptional performances and milestones
- RCB's IPL 2025
- Won all 9 away matches, including Qualifier 1 and final
- South Africa's Test Streak
- 10 consecutive Test wins (August 2024 - July 2025)
- Australia's Ashes Victory
- Won 2025/26 Ashes in 11 days
- Virat Kohli's Return
- Played List-A after 12 years, 2 months, 26 days
- Temba Bavuma's Captaincy
- Won 11 of first 12 Tests as captain
- Shubman Gill's Runs
- 1764 runs in 2025 across all formats
- Joe Root's ODI Runs
- Leading run-scorer in ODIs in 2025
- Karanbir Singh's T20I Runs
- Leading run-scorer in T20Is in 2025
Sources
2025 Best Test XI: Gill, Rahul, Bumrah In
Potholes on transition pitch: Gambhir, Agarkar take bold steps to end star culture
Five incredible cricket stats of 2025, RCB achieve THIS rare IPL feat
ICC Team Rankings: India end 2025 as highest-ranked ODI & T20I side; Australia dominate Test charts; Full rankings across format
ICC Rankings: Brook rises to No. 2; Starc nears Bumrah’s top spot
Test Rankings: Starc, Ali Breath Down Bumrah's Neck!
Star English Batting Duo Continues To Hold Top Two Spots In ICC Test Rankings Despite Repeated Failures In Ashes 2025
