Fastest to 14,000 ODI Runs, Smashes Another Unbeatable Century
New Delhi, February 24 – Virat Kohli once again etched his name in cricketing history with a stellar performance against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. The Indian batting maestro became the fastest player to reach 14,000 ODI runs, achieving the milestone in his 287th innings. Kohli needed just 15 runs before the match to reach the landmark and accomplished it while chasing a target of 242 runs, finishing the game with a match-winning, unbeaten century—his 51st ODI ton.
The iconic moment came when he smashed a classic cover drive for four off spinner Khushdil Shah, sealing both his century and India’s victory in emphatic style.
Fastest to 14,000 Runs in Terms of Balls Faced
Kohli achieved this feat in just 14,984 deliveries, significantly faster than legends Sachin Tendulkar (16,292 balls) and Kumar Sangakkara (17,789 balls).
Comparison of Averages at 14,000 Runs Milestone:
- Virat Kohli – 57+ average
- Sachin Tendulkar – 44.19 average
- Kumar Sangakkara – 41.73 average
Kohli’s consistency remains unparalleled, with his average standing well above 50, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest ODI batsmen ever.
Fastest to Every 1,000-Run Milestone Since 8,000 ODI Runs
Since crossing 8,000 ODI runs in June 2017, Kohli has set the benchmark for the fastest 1,000-run milestones in the format. With this latest achievement, he has now surpassed Kumar Sangakkara (14,234 runs) to claim the second spot on the list of all-time ODI run-scorers.
Top Three ODI Run-Scorers:
- Sachin Tendulkar – 18,426 runs
- Virat Kohli – 14,000+ runs (and counting)
- Kumar Sangakkara – 14,234 runs
At this pace, Kohli is inching closer to Tendulkar’s all-time ODI record.
Most ODI Centuries & Historic Feat Against Pakistan
Kohli is now the highest century-maker in ODI history, having surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s 49 centuries during the 2023 World Cup. Additionally, he has set another remarkable milestone:
🏏 First batsman to score centuries against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, ODI World Cup, and Champions Trophy.
This further solidifies Kohli’s reputation as a big-match player who consistently delivers under pressure.
New Fielding Record for India
Kohli’s dominance wasn’t limited to just batting. He also became India’s leading fielder in ODIs, registering his 158th catch, surpassing former captain Mohammad Azharuddin in the process.
With every game, Virat Kohli continues to rewrite record books, and his latest exploits against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy have further enhanced his legendary status in cricket history.
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