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Virat Kohli Joins Sachin Tendulkar in Elite 15,000 ODI Runs Club
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News18•27-09-2026, 20:45
Virat Kohli Joins Sachin Tendulkar in Elite 15,000 ODI Runs Club
- •Virat Kohli achieved 15,000 runs in One-Day International cricket, becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach this milestone.
- •Kohli reached the landmark during the opening ODI between India and the West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium.
- •He is the second-highest run-scorer in ODIs, having surpassed Kumar Sangakkara (14,243 runs) in October 2025.
- •Kohli also completed his 80th half-century off 40 balls during India's chase of 296 against the West Indies.
- •With 54 centuries, Kohli holds the record for the most tons in the ODI format, including his 50th against New Zealand in the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal.
Key Questions Answered
Virat Kohli reached the milestone of 15,000 runs in One-Day Internationals during the opening match against the West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium. He achieved the feat by hitting a majestic pull shot for a four off Alzarri Joseph.
Virat Kohli became only the second batter in cricket history to complete 15,000 ODI runs, following the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
Virat Kohli holds the record for the most centuries in the ODI format, having scored 54 tons.
