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Kohli Hits 15,000 ODI Runs: "Goal Always Is To Make The Team Win"
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News18•28-09-2026, 13:28
Kohli Hits 15,000 ODI Runs: "Goal Always Is To Make The Team Win"
- •Virat Kohli completed 15,000 runs in ODI cricket during the first ODI against the West Indies, scoring an unbeaten 139 runs off 88 balls.
- •He achieved the milestone needing 59 runs in the series opener, smashing 10 fours and nine sixes in his innings.
- •Kohli stated that while 15,000 runs is a big number, his primary goal has always been to help the team win from difficult situations.
- •He emphasized that playing for numbers compromises the main goal and that longevity in the sport comes from prioritizing team victory.
- •Kohli also discussed his camaraderie with Shubman Gill, noting their easygoing relationship and mutual understanding on the field.
Key Questions Answered
Virat Kohli completed 15,000 runs in ODI cricket in 303 innings, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record.
Virat Kohli played an unbeaten knock of 139 runs off 88 balls, helping India secure a big eight-wicket win.
Virat Kohli added 151 runs for the second wicket with Shubman Gill during the series opener against the West Indies.
