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Kohli Smashes 15,000 ODI Runs, Gill Hits Ton as India Chases West Indies Target
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Moneycontrol•27-09-2026, 20:45
Kohli Smashes 15,000 ODI Runs, Gill Hits Ton as India Chases West Indies Target
- •Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone, becoming the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs.
- •Kohli reached the 15,000-run mark in just 303 innings, surpassing Tendulkar's record of 377 innings.
- •Shubman Gill scored a century, completing his ton in 96 balls with a boundary against Jayden Seales.
- •Gill capitalized on an early dropped catch at 11 runs, making West Indies pay for their fielding error.
Key Questions Answered
Virat Kohli reached the 15,000 ODI runs milestone in just 303 innings during the first ODI against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram, becoming the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve the feat.
Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar is the only other player to reach 15,000 runs in ODI cricket, having achieved the landmark in 377 innings.
Shubman Gill took 96 balls to complete his century, reaching the milestone with a boundary against Jayden Seales while chasing a target of 296 runs.
