Virat Kohli exhibited his exceptional prowess with yet another scintillating One Day International century, propelling India to a resounding seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh this Thursday.
In a historic feat, the cricketing legend of India etched his name as the fastest batsman in the annals of men’s cricket to amass a staggering 26,000 runs in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s previous record, albeit in 33 innings fewer.
What’s more, Kohli’s remarkable century in Pune places him just one short of Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI centuries. With his 48th century in this format, Kohli remains within striking distance of surpassing his compatriot’s all-time milestone of 49 centuries, possibly during the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 hosted in India.
This extraordinary accomplishment places them leagues ahead of other players, with Rohit Sharma occupying the third spot on the all-time list with 31 centuries.
Kohli’s magnificent unbeaten 103* was punctuated by a towering six, which not only solidified his century but also sealed India’s victory.
The 34-year-old maestro has undoubtedly solidified his stature as one of the premier batters in the world of ODI cricket. In fact, among current players, regardless of nationality, none have come close to matching Kohli’s incredible feat of 13,342 ODI runs.
In the grand scheme of cricketing history, only four players have achieved higher run tallies – Sanath Jayasuriya (13,430), Ricky Ponting (13,704), Kumar Sangakkara (14,234), and the iconic Sachin Tendulkar (18,426).
It’s important to note that each of these luminaries required significantly more matches to attain their lofty run totals. Kohli’s record-breaking journey in the world of cricket continues to captivate fans and enthusiasts worldwide, marking him as a true cricketing icon.
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