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Xtra Time Web Desk: In a remarkable achievement during the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, Virat Kohli became the fastest batter to reach 27,000 international runs, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record. The 35-year-old accomplished this milestone in just 594 innings, eclipsing Tendulkar's mark of 623 innings set in 2007. Kohli joins an elite group of cricketers who have surpassed 27,000 runs, including Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Kumar Sangakkara.

Kohli's record-breaking feat is a testament to his consistency across all formats of the game. Having previously become the fastest to 25,000 international runs in February 2023 and 26,000 in October 2023, he continues to solidify his legacy as one of cricket's greatest players.

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For context, Tendulkar reached the milestone in 623 innings, while Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara did so in 648 innings, and Australian great Ricky Ponting in 650 innings.

Another day at office, another milestone breached!@imVkohli now has 27000 runs in international cricket ????????

He is the fourth player and second Indian to achieve this feat!#INDvBAN @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/ijXWfi5v7O

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 30, 2024

Prior to the match, Kohli had amassed 8,871 Test runs in 114 matches at an average of 48.74, alongside 13,906 runs in 295 ODIs at an impressive average of 58.18. He also scored 4,188 runs in 125 T20Is at an average of 48.69. However, Kohli fell short of a fifty when Shakib Al Hasan, potentially playing his final Test, claimed his wicket. Attempting an expansive sweep, Kohli misjudged the delivery, which shattered his off-stump.

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Kohli's latest achievement once again underscores his exceptional ability to perform consistently across formats—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. This milestone not only highlights his longevity in the game but also secures his place among cricket's all-time greats.

Fastest to 27,000 International Runs:

594 innings - Virat Kohli*
623 innings - Sachin Tendulkar
648 innings - Kumar Sangakkara
650 innings - Ricky Ponting

Most runs in international cricket

34,357 runs - Sachin Tendulkar (India) in 782 innings
28,016 runs - Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) in 666 innings
27,483 runs - Ricky Ponting (Australia) in 668 innings
27,012 runs - Virat Kohli (India) in 594 innings*
25,957 runs - Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) in 725 innings