ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli fastest to 14,000 ODI runs, shatters Tendulkar’s record against Pakistan
Xtra Time Web Desk: Virat Kohli added another milestone to his illustrious career by becoming the fastest batter to reach 14,000 ODI runs during India’s Champions Trophy 2025 match against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
The 36-year-old batting maestro reached the landmark in just 287 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s previous record of 350 innings. Kohli achieved the feat when he reached 15 runs in India's chase against Pakistan.
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Third batter to breach 14,000 ODI runs
Kohli is now only the third cricketer in history to reach 14,000 ODI runs, joining:
- Sachin Tendulkar – 350 innings
- Kumar Sangakkara – 378 innings
- Virat Kohli – 287 innings (fastest)
Notably, he took just 10 innings to move from 13,000 to 14,000 runs. Kohli had earlier reached 13,000 ODI runs in September 2023, also against Pakistan during the Asia Cup in Colombo, in just 277 innings—44 innings faster than Tendulkar (321 innings).
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And what better way to get to that extraordinary milestone ????✨
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Kohli’s ODI dominance
Kohli’s consistency has been remarkable, especially in major tournaments. During the ODI World Cup 2023, he set the record for most runs in a single edition (765 runs) and scored his 50th ODI century, surpassing Tendulkar’s long-standing record.
With over 15,000 runs in List A cricket, Kohli ranks 15th on the all-time charts and third in ODIs, trailing only Tendulkar (18,426) and Sangakkara (14,234). His 54 List A centuries are second only to Tendulkar’s 60.
Kohli’s relentless pursuit of excellence continues to redefine batting records, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest ODI cricketers of all time.
