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Indian cricket luminary Virat Kohli is poised to achieve a significant milestone that will place him alongside cricketing greats such as Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, and Ricky Ponting. Kohli is on the verge of becoming just the fourth batsman in history to reach the 27,000-run mark in international cricket.
Sachin Tendulkar, a titan of Indian batting, currently holds the record for the highest number of runs in international cricket, amassing 34,357 runs in 664 matches. Tendulkar maintained an impressive strike rate of over 67 and an average exceeding 48, with his highest score remaining unbeaten at 248 runs.
Virat Kohli poised to join elite 27,000-run club in International Cricket.
Sachin Tendulkar holds the illustrious record for the most international centuries, having scored 100 hundreds along with 164 half-centuries throughout his storied career spanning from 1989 to 2013. Following closely behind is Sri Lankan maestro Kumar Sangakkara, who amassed 28,016 runs in 594 international matches, achieving a top score of 319 runs. Sangakkara’s impressive tally includes 63 centuries and 153 half-centuries, all accumulated at an average exceeding 46.
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting stands third on the list of leading international run-scorers, having accumulated 27,483 runs in 560 matches, maintaining an average close to 46 and a formidable strike rate of 68. Ponting’s career highlights include 71 centuries and 146 half-centuries.
Now, it is the turn of modern-day legend Virat Kohli, currently comfortably positioned as the fourth-highest run-scorer in international cricket. Kohli has amassed 26,884 runs in 530 matches, boasting a highest score of 254 not out. Known for his aggressive yet effective batting style, Kohli has already notched up an impressive 80 centuries and 140 half-centuries in his international career.
As Kohli prepares for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 2 in Colombo, he stands on the brink of another remarkable achievement in his cricketing journey.
Virat Kohli is just 116 runs away from a significant milestone in his international career.
Virat Kohli stands on the verge of a historic feat in international cricket, needing just 116 runs to become the sole player to achieve 27,000 runs across all formats. Should the former Indian captain reach this milestone during the upcoming ODI series in Sri Lanka, he will join the elite company of Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, and Ricky Ponting as the only batters to achieve this remarkable feat.
Additionally, Kohli is poised to surpass Sangakkara’s tally of 14,234 runs in ODIs to claim the second spot in the all-time list of ODI run-scorers. Currently, Kohli occupies the third position with 13,848 runs from 292 ODIs, with Tendulkar leading the chart with 18,426 runs.
Known for his exceptional performances in Sri Lanka, where he recently arrived on July 29, Kohli has accumulated 4,018 runs in 72 international matches on Sri Lankan soil. This includes 1,085 runs in Tests, 2,594 runs in ODIs, and 339 runs in T20Is. With an impressive track record in the island nation, Kohli aims to build on his success and potentially edge closer to Sangakkara’s milestone during the forthcoming ODI series.
