In the game against Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super-Fours, Virat Kohli created history by smashing his 47th ODI century and becoming the second Indian in history to reach 13,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODI), establishing himself as one of the greatest ODI batters of all time. He played a sensational innings against the arch-rivals to achieve this remarkable feat.

The former captain of the Indian cricket team, continuing his innings from the previous day’s play, reached his half-century in 55 balls and then swiftly achieved his 47th ODI century, taking only 29 more deliveries. During this remarkable feat, Kohli surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record, accomplishing this milestone in just 267 innings. This remarkable achievement also solidifies his status as the fastest player to reach 8000, 9000, 10000, 11000, 12000, and now 13000 ODI runs.

Virat Kohli international centuries

Kohli took to the crease as the number three batsman following an impressive 121-run opening partnership between Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma. After the swift departures of both openers, Kohli, accompanied by the returning KL Rahul, held their ground as rain interrupted play after 24.1 overs. When the game resumed on the Reserve Day, Kohli initially played cautiously before accelerating towards the end of the innings.

In a remarkable display, Kohli concluded his innings with a spectacular 122 runs off 94 deliveries, featuring 9 boundaries and 3 maximums. Notably, when he reached the 98-run mark, he achieved the milestone of being the fastest player to amass 13,000 runs in ODIs, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar reached this landmark in 321 innings, while Kohli accomplished it in just 277 innings.

MOST RUNS IN ODI HISTORY:

Virat Kohli becomes the 2nd Indian and 5th ever Batter to reach the iconic landmark.

The list of batters with the highest ODI runs is as follows:

Sachin Tendulkar: 18,426 runs in 452 innings

Kumar Sangakkara: 14,234 runs in 380 innings

Ricky Ponting: 13,704 runs in 365 innings

Sanath Jayasuriya: 13,430 runs in 433 innings

Virat Kohli: 13,024 runs in 267 innings

Kohli’s century at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo marked his fourth consecutive hundred at this venue, making it his lucky ground for scoring centuries worldwide. This century also brings Virat Kohli closer to Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 51 ODI centuries.

Kohli’s amazing performance against Pakistan paved the way for India to amass an imposing total of 356/2. KL Rahul also made a significant contribution with a century, his sixth in ODI cricket. The partnership between Kohli and Rahul, which amounted to an undefeated 233 runs for the third wicket, established a new record in Asia Cup history for the highest partnership in any category.