Virat Kohli Reaches 15,000 ODI Runs in Record Time
In a remarkable achievement, Virat Kohli becomes the fastest player to score 15,000 runs in One Day Internationals during the first ODI against West Indies.
Kohli scored 15,080 runs in ODIs, becoming the second player to reach this milestone.
He achieved this in just 303 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 377 innings.
Kohli also hit his 60th ODI century, equaling Tendulkar's record for the most centuries in ODIs.
Virat Kohli has made history by becoming the fastest cricketer to reach 15,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), achieving this milestone during the first ODI against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026. Kohli's remarkable feat came in just 303 innings, making him the second player ever to cross this threshold, following the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who reached 18,426 runs in 463 innings.
This milestone is particularly significant as Kohli not only surpassed Tendulkar in terms of innings but also in the number of balls faced, reaching 15,000 runs in 15,950 balls compared to Tendulkar's 17,528. Despite Kohli's faster pace, Tendulkar achieved the milestone 212 days earlier from his debut. Kohli's performance in this match included his 60th ODI century, which ties him with Tendulkar for the most centuries in this format.
In addition to his overall runs, Kohli has also made a mark in ODIs played in India, scoring 7,006 runs, which is the highest for any player in ODIs within a single country, surpassing Tendulkar's previous record of 6,976 runs. Kohli's dominance against the West Indies is evident, as he has now scored ten centuries against them, equaling the record for the most centuries by any player against a single opponent in ODIs.
Kohli's strike rate since reaching 14,000 runs stands at an impressive 107.93, marking the highest for him in any block of 1,000 runs. His recent performance included a remarkable nine sixes, the most he has ever hit in a single ODI innings. This achievement highlights his aggressive batting style and ability to score quickly, with his century coming off just 74 balls, making it his third-fastest ODI century.
Looking ahead, Kohli's next challenge will be to maintain his form as he prepares for the upcoming World Cup in 2027, which he has described as having 'unfinished business.' With his record-breaking achievements, Kohli continues to set new benchmarks in international cricket, and fans eagerly anticipate his future performances as he aims to further solidify his legacy in the sport.
