Virat Kohli Breaks Records at SCG, Just Behind Sachin Tendulkar

Virat Kohli continues to etch his name in cricket history. Recently, he became the second-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs), surpassing former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara.

Record-Breaking Performance at SCG

At the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Kohli reached his 14,235th run in ODIs. This feat places him just behind legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who tops the chart with 18,426 runs. Kohli achieved this milestone in 293 innings, while Tendulkar accomplished his record over 452 innings.

• Most Runs in ODI History
  • 18,426 – Sachin Tendulkar (452 innings)
  • 14,235 – Virat Kohli (293 innings)
  • 14,234 – Kumar Sangakkara (380 innings)
  • 13,704 – Ricky Ponting (365 innings)
  • 13,430 – Sanath Jayasuriya (433 innings)

Kohli’s recent performance included a critical half-century, his first in the series against Australia after two consecutive ducks. This innings also marked his 24th score of 50 or more against Australia, matching Tendulkar’s record. Remarkably, Kohli reached this milestone in just 51 innings, while Tendulkar took 70 innings.

Highlighting His Achievements

• Most Runs in Limited Overs Internationals (LOIs)
  • 18,437 – Virat Kohli*
  • 18,436 – Sachin Tendulkar
  • 15,616 – Kumar Sangakkara
  • 15,589 – Rohit Sharma*
  • 14,143 – Mahela Jayawardene
  • 14,105 – Ricky Ponting

During the match, Kohli formed a significant partnership with Rohit Sharma. Together, they put on a century stand, the first since January 2020. This partnership highlighted the synergy of Indian cricket as they skillfully rotated the strike and scored boundaries effectively.

In addition to Kohli’s achievements, India’s bowling attack also shone. Young pacer Harshit Rana recorded his best career figures with 4 wickets for 39 runs. Washington Sundar contributed with two important wickets, helping to restrict Australia to 236 runs.

The Indian team aimed to avoid a series whitewash, as Australia had already taken a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Despite a strong position early in the innings, Australia lost their last seven wickets for just 53 runs, leading to their dismissal in 46.4 overs.

As has often been the case in India-Australia matchups, the day belonged to Virat Kohli. His ability to secure runs, along with the loud support from fans in Sydney, reaffirmed his status as one of the all-time greats in ODI cricket.