News18 Malayalam | September 12, 2023, 1:22 PM IST
Records Shattered By Virat Kohli: Fifth Player to Reach 13,000 ODI Runs
- Virat Kohli’s Incredible Milestone
Colombo: On Sunday, Virat Kohli once again demonstrated his exceptional prowess at the Premadasa Stadium, which has become his second home. With his fourth consecutive century on this ground, Kohli accomplished the extraordinary milestone of scoring 13,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Notably, Kohli remained unbeaten in all three innings. By achieving this feat, Kohli becomes the fifth player in history to reach the landmark of 13,000 runs in ODIs, joining an elite group of cricketers. Let’s delve into other records broken by Kohli yesterday.
- Fastest to 13,000 ODI Runs
Kohli’s achievement of scoring 13,000 ODI runs came in the shortest number of innings. He achieved this remarkable feat in just 267 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 321 innings to reach the milestone. Furthermore, Kohli holds the record for the fastest journey from 8,000 to 13,000 runs in ODIs.
- Closing In on Sachin Tendulkar’s Century Record
With his 47th century in ODIs, Kohli is inching closer to Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 centuries. Tendulkar, known as the “Master Blaster,” currently holds the record for the most centuries in ODI cricket with 49 whereas Ricky Ponting stands third with 30 centuries.
- Shubman Gill Joins Kohli at the Top
Shubman Gill now shares the record for the most ODI centuries this year with Kohli, both having scored five centuries. Kohli has amassed 1110 runs in 21 innings this year, maintaining an impressive batting average of 58.42.
- Over 50 Runs on 112 Occasions
Kohli’s recent achievement marks the 112th time he has surpassed the 50-run mark in ODIs, placing him on par with Ricky Ponting in this feat. Sachin Tendulkar (145) and Sanath Jayasuriya (118) hold the lead in this regard.
These remarkable records entrenched by Virat Kohli continue to solidify his stature as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. His consistent excellence and extraordinary achievements have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the sport.
News18 Malayalam | September 12, 2023, 1:22 PM IST
Records Broken By Virat Kohli: Kohli is the fifth player to complete 13,000 runs in ODIs. Let’s see the other records that Kohli broke yesterday
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Colombo: Virat Kohli proved again on Sunday that the Premadasa Stadium is like a home ground. Kohli crossed the milestone of 13,000 runs in ODIs by scoring his fourth consecutive century on this ground. Kohli was not out in all 3 innings. Kohli is the fifth player to complete 13,000 runs in ODIs. Other records broken by Kohli yesterday.
Kohli, who completed 13,000 runs in ODIs, became the player to achieve this feat in the shortest innings. Kohli got this achievement from 267 innings. Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 13,000 runs was surpassed in 321 innings. Kohli holds the record for the fastest to reach each milestone from 8,000 to 13,000 runs in ODIs.
Kohli, who completed his 47th century in ODIs, closed the gap with Sachin Tendulkar to two more centuries. 49 centuries were born from Sachin’s bat. Ricky Ponting is third with 30 centuries.
Shubman joins Gill (5) for most ODI centuries this year. Kohli has scored 1110 runs in 21 innings this year with a batting average of 58.42.
This is the 112th time Kohli has scored more than 50 runs in ODIs. He joined Ricky Ponting in this feat. Sachin Tendulkar (145) and Sanath Jayasuriya (118) are in the lead.
This is the 112th time Kohli has scored more than 50 runs in ODIs. He joined Ricky Ponting in this feat. Sachin Tendulkar (145) and Sanath Jayasuriya (118) are in the lead.
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