Virat Kohli creates history, becomes fastest to 14,000 ODI runs

In a historic achievement, Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has become the fastest batsman to reach 14,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He achieved this milestone during India's high-voltage match against Pakistan, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time.

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Kohli reached the landmark in just 287 innings, surpassing the previous records set by cricketing legends Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara. Tendulkar had taken 350 innings to achieve the feat, while Sangakkara required 378 innings. Kohli’s incredible consistency is reflected in his ODI career average of 57.88.

This latest record adds to Kohli’s growing list of cricketing achievements. He already holds the record for the most centuries in ODI history, having surpassed Tendulkar’s 49 centuries. Kohli now has 50 ODI hundreds and 72 half-centuries, reinforcing his reputation as one of the finest batsmen in the sport.

Kohli’s feat has drawn praise from former cricketers and fans worldwide, with many hailing him as the modern-day master of ODI cricket. His record-breaking performances continue to inspire the next generation of cricketers, further solidifying his place in cricketing history.

With Kohli still going strong, cricket enthusiasts are eager to see how many more records he can shatter in the years to come.