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Virat Kohli Surpasses 28,000 Runs, Sets New Record

1/12/2026

Summary

Kohli Achieves Record

Virat Kohli, Indian cricketer, became the second-highest international run-scorer, reaching 28,017 runs after surpassing Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lankan captain, in the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara.
He became the fastest to reach 28,000 international runs, doing so in 624 innings.
Kohli's knock featured a crucial partnership with Shubman Gill as India chased 301.
The Baroda Cricket Association honored Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma before the match.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural Cricket World Cup in 1975, hosted by England, featured eight teams, including India and the West Indies, who won the tournament. This event marked a significant shift in cricket, transitioning from Test matches to One Day Internationals (ODIs). Since then, cricket has evolved, with India winning the World Cup twice, in 1983 and 2011, and Virat Kohli recently becoming the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket.

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Kohli Achieves Record

Virat Kohli, Indian cricketer, became the second-highest international run-scorer, reaching 28,017 runs after surpassing Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lankan captain, in the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara.
He became the fastest to reach 28,000 international runs, doing so in 624 innings.
Kohli's knock featured a crucial partnership with Shubman Gill as India chased 301.
The Baroda Cricket Association honored Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma before the match.

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