Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has achieved another historic milestone, surpassing Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in One Day International (ODI) history.
The record was set during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where Kohli played a masterful knock of an unbeaten 74 runs off 81 balls. With this innings, the Indian captain-in-waiting took his career tally to 14,235 runs from 305 matches, overtaking Sangakkara’s total of 14,234 runs in 404 matches.
This latest achievement puts Kohli behind only Sachin Tendulkar, who remains at the top with a staggering 18,426 ODI runs.
Kohli’s performance comes after a challenging start to the series, which included two rare ducks, but the star batter silenced critics with a composed and fluent innings that reminded fans of his consistency and class. His return to form has been widely celebrated by cricket enthusiasts and former players, many of whom hailed him as the “modern-day chase master.”
The milestone highlights Kohli’s remarkable dominance and longevity in ODI cricket, especially in an era where fewer matches are played compared to earlier decades. His unmatched fitness, discipline, and hunger for runs continue to define his illustrious career, inspiring millions around the world.
With this record, Virat Kohli not only cements his place among the game’s greatest but also edges closer to rewriting history as he continues his pursuit of Tendulkar’s all-time ODI record.
