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Xtra Time Web Desk: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of scoring the fastest 13000 ODI runs. Kohli, during his unbeaten 122 run knock in the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 game against Pakistan at the R Premadasa stadium achieved the landmark. He became the fifth player to reach the landmark in men's ODIs. Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Sanath Jayasuriya and Mahela Jayawardene are the others before him to reach the milestone.

While Tendulkar took 321 innings to get to the mark, Kohli has reached the same in 267 innings, becoming the quickest to the milestone. Ponting (341) and Sangakkara (363) took over 300 innings too while Jayasuriya reached the mark in 416 innings. With 47 ODI hundreds, Kohli is also just two away from equalling Tendulkar's record tally of ODI tons.

Kohli resumed from his score of seven overnight and survived an early review for caught behind off Naseem Shah's over. He looked in pristine touch thereafter, combining with a proactive KL Rahul to really press home India's good start.

Kohli took 55 balls to reach his half-century but took only 29 more balls to get to his 47th ODI hundred. Rahul too, meanwhile, completed his ton to give India a strong total in Colombo.

Kohli's innings played a crucial role in India's success as they posted a massive total of 356 in their allotted 50 overs. He remained unbeaten with an impressive 122 runs off just 94 deliveries, featuring nine boundaries and three sixes. Kohli's performance showcased his exceptional skill and consistency, making him a talismanic figure in Indian cricket history.