Virat Kohli Sets World Record as Fastest to 14,000 ODI Runs, Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar
Virat Kohli is making cricket history. He has become the fastest batter to reach 14,000 runs in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Kohli reached this milestone during the intense India vs Pakistan match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. He did it with a stylish boundary off Haris Rauf’s delivery.
Kohli Breaks Tendulkar’s Record in Fewer Innings
Kohli has now surpassed Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar was the fastest to reach 14,000 ODI runs before this achievement. Kohli hit the milestone in only 287 innings. This is much quicker than Tendulkar, who took 350 innings.
Fastest to 14,000 ODI Runs
| Player | Innings Taken |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 287 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 350 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 378 |
Kohli’s steady performance in ODI cricket puts him ahead of many great batters. This further cements his legacy.
Virat Kohli Becomes India’s Leading Fielder in ODIs
Kohli reached a batting milestone and set a fielding record. He now has the most catches by an Indian fielder in ODIs, surpassing Mohammad Azharuddin. Before the match, Kohli needed one catch to beat Azharuddin’s record of 156 catches. He ended up taking two important catches during the game.
Most Catches as a Fielder in ODIs
| Player | Catches |
|---|---|
| Mahela Jayawardene | 218 |
| Ricky Ponting | 160 |
| Virat Kohli | 158 |
| Mohammad Azharuddin | 156 |
| Ross Taylor | 142 |
With this achievement, Kohli ranks third for the most catches by fielders in ODI history.
A Record-Breaking Day for Kohli
Kohli showed his skill with the bat and in the field during this intense match against Pakistan. He keeps making headlines with his record-breaking feats. This cements his place as one of cricket’s greatest players.
