Virat Kohli Milestone: As India gear up to take on Australia in an eagerly anticipated three-match ODI series, the spotlight inevitably returns to one of cricket’s modern-day giants – Virat Kohli. The prolific right-hander, widely regarded as one of the finest batters of his generation, is set to return to national duty in the 50-over format for the first time since the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year.
Having stepped away from T20Is and Tests, Kohli has made it clear that the ODI format remains his priority, especially with a deep reservoir of achievements still within reach. And this series presents a golden opportunity for him to etch his name even deeper into the annals of cricketing greatness.
1. Closing in on Second on the All-Time ODI Runs List
Kohli is a mere 54 runs away from overtaking Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara (14,234 runs) to become the second-highest run-scorer in the history of One Day Internationals. Only the iconic Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs) will remain ahead of him once this milestone is surpassed. With 14,181 ODI runs to his name at a staggering average of over 57 — the best among players with 10,000+ runs — Kohli continues to exemplify consistency and class in limited-overs cricket.
2. On the Verge of Becoming the Highest White-Ball Run-Scorer
In another landmark chase, Kohli is just 68 runs away from surpassing Tendulkar’s combined total in white-ball cricket (ODIs and T20Is combined). Tendulkar currently leads with 18,436 runs in limited-overs internationals, while Kohli stands at 18,369. Given his extraordinary track record – which includes over 26,000 international runs and more than 80 centuries – this record appears well within his grasp during the upcoming series.
3. Aiming for 1,500 ODI Boundaries – A Rare Club
If Kohli manages to strike 23 more boundaries (fours or sixes) during the series, he will join an exceptionally exclusive club. With 1,325 fours and 152 sixes to date, his boundary tally sits at 1,477. Reaching the 1,500-boundary milestone would make him just the third player in ODI history to do so, alongside two of the game’s greatest openers: Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya.
Should Kohli reach these landmarks, it would serve as yet another testament to his enduring brilliance and unwavering hunger for runs. As India take the field against Australia, fans and pundits alike will be watching closely – not just to witness the contest, but to see if one of cricket’s living legends can once again rewrite the record books.
Whether it’s elegance through cover or authority over mid-wicket, Virat Kohli’s bat may well narrate another historic tale in this series.
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