Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest Asian to 16,000 Runs in Asia With Stunning Knock vs England

Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest Asian to 16,000 Runs in Asia With Stunning Knock vs England

Virat Kohli Smashes Another Record With 52 vs England

Virat Kohli shone again in the third ODI against England. He played brilliantly at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Scoring 52 off 55 balls, Kohli notched up his 73rd ODI half-century—his first since the 2023 World Cup. The Indian batting star came to the crease in the second over. He hit seven boundaries and a six. This helped anchor the innings and led India’s recovery with Shubman Gill.

Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest Asian to 16,000 Runs in Asia

Kohli’s latest fifty was not just another milestone—it cemented his place in cricket history. The 36-year-old is the fastest Asian cricketer to reach 16,000 international runs in Asia. He did it in only 340 innings.

Virat Kohli’s International Runs in Asia (All Formats)

• Tests: 9,230 runs
• ODIs: 13,963 runs
• T20Is: 3,000+ runs (exact figure varies based on latest updates)

Kohli has scored over 27,000 runs in his career. He has excelled in Asian conditions across all three formats. His average in Asia is higher than his overall career average.

India’s Strong Stand Against England

Kohli’s sublime 52 was followed by:

• Shreyas Iyer’s classy half-century
• Shubman Gill’s sensational century

India crossed the 250-run mark with 15 overs left. This set a strong total against England.