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Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest To 28000 Runs In International Cricket

Kotambi International Stadium: Virat Kohli completed 28000 career international runs on Sunday, when India took on New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series here at the Kotambi International Stadium (BCA). He became the fastest cricketer to reach this milestone, doing so in just 624 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkars record, who did it in 644 innings. Before the ODI series opener, Kohli was only 25 runs short of reaching 28,000 international runs. The right-handed batter had scored 27,975 runs across 556 matches and 623 innings, maintaining a remarkable average of 52.58, with 84 centuries and 145 half-centuries. Making his 309th ODI appearance for India, Kohli smashed New Zealands Adithya Ashok for a boundary off the fifth delivery of the 13th over, and with that, went past the 28000-run mark in international cricket. He also overtook Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in the history of the sport. During the mid-innings break, the Baroda Cricket Association honoured Kohli and Rohit Sharma with a special tribute. What made this tribute memorable was not just the gesture itself, but its unique presentation. The organisers revealed a cupboard near the boundary line, decorated with life-size images of the two cricketers. Making his 309th ODI appearance for India, Kohli smashed New Zealands Adithya Ashok for a boundary off the fifth delivery of the 13th over, and with that, went past the 28000-run mark in international cricket. He also overtook Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in the history of the sport. Also Read: Live Cricket Score This event was especially significant because it was the first-ever mens ODI at Kotambi Stadium, with nearly 35,000 spectators attending. Given the limited opportunities for international matches in places like Vadodara, the organisers aimed to make this moment memorable, celebrating two players who have shaped Indias dominance in ODI cricket over the past decade and a half. Article Source: IANS

11 Jan 2026 7:08 pm