Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest Player to Reach 13,000 ODI Runs, Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar
Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious career on Monday as he surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 13,000 ODI runs during the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four match against Pakistan. Kohli achieved this feat in his 267th innings, 54 innings fewer than Tendulkar. He also holds the records for being the fastest player to reach 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 ODI runs.
- Kohli’s 47th century brings him closer to Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries.
- India scored a mammoth 356/2 against Pakistan, thanks to Kohli and KL Rahul’s unbeaten partnership of 233 runs for the third wicket.
- This partnership is the highest ever in Asia Cup history for any wicket.
- Kohli has now scored four consecutive centuries at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium.
Kohli started his innings cautiously along with Rahul, taking advantage of Pakistan being a bowler short due to Haris Rauf’s absence. When Iftikhar Ahmed came to bowl, Rahul initiated the onslaught, leading to a century partnership. Kohli found his timing against Shaheen Afridi’s pace and exploded when Rahul slowed down around the 40-over mark.
Kohli kept a close eye on the clouds throughout his innings, aware that rain could affect the match and the target set under the DLS method. With Kohli’s explosive batting and Rahul’s steady contribution, India registered their highest ODI total against Pakistan.
Virat Kohli’s incredible achievement adds weight to the ongoing debate of Kohli vs. Tendulkar. With just two centuries short of Tendulkar’s record and three away from reaching the 50-century milestone, Kohli continues to shape his legacy as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history.
Source: Hindustan Times
Summary:
- Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 13,000 ODI runs in 267 innings.
- Kohli becomes the fastest player to reach 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, and 13,000 ODI runs.
- Kohli’s 47th century brings him closer to Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries.
- India scores 356/2 against Pakistan, with Kohli and KL Rahul’s unbeaten partnership of 233 runs.
- Kohli’s love affair with Pakistan continues as he achieves his fourth consecutive century at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium.
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