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Kohli Shatters Sachin's Record: Becomes World's Fastest to 15,000 ODI Runs
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News18•27-09-2026, 20:53
Kohli Shatters Sachin's Record: Becomes World's Fastest to 15,000 ODI Runs
- •Virat Kohli set a new world record, becoming the fastest batsman to score 15,000 runs in ODI cricket.
- •He achieved this milestone during the first ODI against West Indies at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
- •Kohli is only the second batsman after Sachin Tendulkar to enter the elite club of 15,000 ODI runs.
- •He reached this feat in his 315th ODI match, significantly faster than Sachin's 463 matches.
- •Kohli is also close to breaking Sachin's record of 6,976 ODI runs on Indian soil.
Key Questions Answered
Virat Kohli reached the historic milestone of 15,000 international ODI runs during the first ODI match against West Indies at Greenfield International Stadium.
Virat Kohli reached the 15,000-run milestone in his 315th ODI match, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record by reaching the feat faster.
Sachin Tendulkar holds the top spot with 18,426 runs, followed by Virat Kohli with 15,002 runs, and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara in third place with 14,234 runs.
