US EditionSTATS: Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest Batter to Reach 28,000 Runs, Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Record
Virat Kohli reached 28,000 international runs in 624 innings, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record by 20 innings, showcasing his consistency and fitness across formats.
- On Sunday, Virat Kohli reached 28,000 international runs during the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI in Vadodara, joining an exclusive club with Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.
- His sustained excellence came from fitness and mental discipline, with form highlighted by back-to-back centuries vs South Africa across formats in 2025.
- Kohli achieved the mark in his 624th innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's 644 and Kumar Sangakkara's 666 by walloping Adithya Ashok, New Zealand bowler.
- Social media filled with tributes after the landmark, as former cricketers, fans and commentators called it a generational shift reinforcing Kohli's influence on modern cricket.
- Analysts noted the efficiency of the milestone, highlighting Kohli reached 28,000 in fewer innings, and with key tournaments ahead, attention turns to how far the first batter to cross 28,000 will push records.
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Virat Kohli reached an unprecedented milestone in international cricket by crossing 28,000 runs, overtaking Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record and reinforcing his status as one of the game’s all-time greats.
Kohli becomes fastest player to reach to 28,000 runs across formats
Vadodara, Jan 11 (PTI) India batting stalwart Virat Kohli on Sunday became the fastest player to reach 28,000 runs across formats in international cricket and the second most prolific scorer behind Sachin Tendulkar during the first ODI against New Zealand here. Playing in his 624th innings, Kohli got to the milestone by hitting a four off New Zealand leg-spinner Adithya Ashok. Tendulkar had reached the landmark during his 644th innings, while Sr…
Records galore for run-machine Virat Kohli
New Delhi: Virat Kohli scaled the mark of 28,000 runs in international cricket on Sunday and is now second in the all-time scoring list behind Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli is the third batter after Tendulkar (34,357, 644 innings) and former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara (28,016, 666 innings) to reach 28,000 runs and is the fastest at 624 innings. After retiring from T20Is and Tests last year, Kohli represents the country only in ODIs and achieve…
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