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Virat Kohli Breaks Another World Record in ODI Cricket, Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's Home Run Feat!
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News18•28-09-2026, 17:16
Virat Kohli Breaks Another World Record in ODI Cricket, Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's Home Run Feat!
- •Virat Kohli became the first player in ODI history to cross the 7,000-run mark at home, setting a new world record.
- •Kohli achieved this milestone in just 128 innings, topping the list of highest run-scorers in their home country.
- •Sachin Tendulkar is second with 6,976 runs at home, followed by Ricky Ponting with 5,406 runs.
- •Rohit Sharma is fourth with 5,249 runs, and Jacques Kallis is fifth with 5,178 runs.
- •Kumar Sangakkara holds the sixth position globally with 4,724 runs scored at home.
Key Questions Answered
Virat Kohli became the first player in the world to cross the 7,000 ODI runs mark at home, achieving the historic feat in just 128 innings with a batting average of over 63.
Virat Kohli surpassed fellow Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, who previously held the top spot by scoring 6,976 runs in 160 innings on home soil.
Other leading run-scorers in home ODIs include Australia's Ricky Ponting with 5,406 runs, India's Rohit Sharma with 5,249 runs, South Africa's Jacques Kallis with 5,178 runs, and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara with 4,724 runs.
