Virat Kohli has become the fastest batter to cross 28,000 international runs, achieving the milestone in just 624 innings during the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara. He surpassed Kumar Sangakkara’s tally of 28,016 runs and now trails only Sachin Tendulkar, who leads the all-time chart with 34,357 runs.
Virat Kohli continues to etch his name into cricket’s history books. The former India captain crossed the 28,000-run milestone in international cricket, becoming only the third player ever to do so. Kohli’s achievement came during India’s chase against New Zealand, where he overtook Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara to secure second place in the all-time list.
Key Highlights
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Milestone: Kohli reached 28,000 runs in 624 innings, faster than Tendulkar (644) and Sangakkara (666).
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Ranking: Kohli is now second-highest run-scorer in international cricket history.
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Leader: Sachin Tendulkar tops the chart with 34,357 runs, leaving Kohli about 6,300 runs behind.
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Consistency: Kohli’s tally includes 84 centuries and 145 half-centuries, with an average above 52 across formats.
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Historic Context: Only Tendulkar and Sangakkara had previously crossed the 28,000-run mark.
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Future Outlook: At 37, Kohli’s fitness and form will determine if he can realistically challenge Tendulkar’s monumental record.
Kohli’s relentless pursuit of runs underscores his unmatched consistency and hunger, keeping fans worldwide captivated as he inches closer to cricket’s greatest benchmark.
Sources: Firstpost, LiveMint, India TV News, Indian Express.