Dubai, February 23, 2025 – Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has made history again. He is the fastest player in the world to score 14,000 runs in One Day matches (ODIs). Kohli reached this big record in an important match against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy in Dubai.
Kohli needed just 15 more runs to reach this record. As always, he played with great skill and confidence. While chasing 242 runs, he batted well and stayed not out till the end. He scored his 51st century (100 runs) in ODIs with a nice cover drive for four runs. This shot completed his hundred and also helped India win the match.
Breaking a Legendary Record
With this record, Virat Kohli has broken the record of Sachin Tendulkar, one of the best cricketers ever. Before Kohli, only two players had scored 14,000 runs in One Day matches (ODIs):
- Sachin Tendulkar – in 350 innings
- Kumar Sangakkara – in 378 innings
But Kohli did it in just 287 innings, much faster than both. This shows how steady and great he is in ODI cricket.
Not only did Kohli reach 14,000 runs in the least innings, but he also faced the least balls. He took 14,984 balls, while Tendulkar needed 16,292 balls, and Sangakkara took 17,789 balls.
Another big thing is the batting average. Kohli has been more steady than Tendulkar and Sangakkara. His batting average is above 57, while Tendulkar’s was 44.19, and Sangakkara’s was 41.73 when they reached this record.
Kohli’s Love for Big Matches
Kohli is famous for playing well in big matches, especially against strong teams like Pakistan. Many cricket experts appreciated his great batting.
Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble said that Kohli looked fully focused and confident in this match. He said Kohli played freely and did not take pressure. Kumble also said that playing against Pakistan, in front of a big crowd, may have helped Kohli give his best performance.
For many years, Kohli has been known for chasing runs well. In this match too, he helped India win easily, showing his calm mind and great skill.
Another Record – Most Catches for India in ODIs
This was not the only record Kohli broke in this match. He also became India’s best fielder in ODIs by taking his 158th catch in this format. This means he has taken more catches than any other Indian player in ODI history.
Fastest to Every Milestone
This is not the first time Kohli has been the fastest to a milestone. In fact, he has been the fastest to every 1000-run mark since he crossed 8,000 runs in 2017. His journey in ODIs has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Now, Kohli is close to breaking another record. He is third on the list of highest ODI run-scorers. He is very near Sangakkara’s 14,234 runs and may soon reach second place. Sachin Tendulkar still has the most runs in ODIs with 18,426 runs.
Dubai, February 23, 2025 – Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has made history again. He is the fastest player in the world to score 14,000 runs in One Day matches (ODIs). Kohli reached this big record in an important match against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy in Dubai.
Kohli needed just 15 more runs to reach this record. As always, he played with great skill and confidence. While chasing 242 runs, he batted well and stayed not out till the end. He scored his 51st century (100 runs) in ODIs with a nice cover drive for four runs. This shot completed his hundred and also helped India win the match.
Breaking a Legendary Record
With this record, Virat Kohli has broken the record of Sachin Tendulkar, one of the best cricketers ever. Before Kohli, only two players had scored 14,000 runs in One Day matches (ODIs):
- Sachin Tendulkar – in 350 innings
- Kumar Sangakkara – in 378 innings
But Kohli did it in just 287 innings, much faster than both. This shows how steady and great he is in ODI cricket.
Not only did Kohli reach 14,000 runs in the least innings, but he also faced the least balls. He took 14,984 balls, while Tendulkar needed 16,292 balls, and Sangakkara took 17,789 balls.
Another big thing is the batting average. Kohli has been more steady than Tendulkar and Sangakkara. His batting average is above 57, while Tendulkar’s was 44.19, and Sangakkara’s was 41.73 when they reached this record.
Kohli’s Love for Big Matches
Kohli is famous for playing well in big matches, especially against strong teams like Pakistan. Many cricket experts appreciated his great batting.
Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble said that Kohli looked fully focused and confident in this match. He said Kohli played freely and did not take pressure. Kumble also said that playing against Pakistan, in front of a big crowd, may have helped Kohli give his best performance.
For many years, Kohli has been known for chasing runs well. In this match too, he helped India win easily, showing his calm mind and great skill.
Another Record – Most Catches for India in ODIs
This was not the only record Kohli broke in this match. He also became India’s best fielder in ODIs by taking his 158th catch in this format. This means he has taken more catches than any other Indian player in ODI history.
Fastest to Every Milestone
This is not the first time Kohli has been the fastest to a milestone. In fact, he has been the fastest to every 1000-run mark since he crossed 8,000 runs in 2017. His journey in ODIs has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Now, Kohli is close to breaking another record. He is third on the list of highest ODI run-scorers. He is very near Sangakkara’s 14,234 runs and may soon reach second place. Sachin Tendulkar still has the most runs in ODIs with 18,426 runs.
Kohli – A Cricket Legend
Every time Kohli comes to bat, fans expect a great performance. He is one of the biggest cricket stars, and his game inspires millions.
With many matches ahead, cricket fans are excited to see which record Kohli will break next!
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