Virat Kohli has once again etched his name in cricket history by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the fastest player to reach 27,000 runs in international cricket. During the fourth day of the 2nd Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur, Kohli achieved this remarkable feat in just 594 innings, scoring 47 runs off 35 balls before being dismissed by all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.
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Record Breakdown:
- Previous Record Holder: The fastest record for reaching 27,000 runs was held by Sachin Tendulkar, who accomplished the milestone in 623 innings.
- Comparison with Other Legends:
- Ricky Ponting reached 27,000 runs in 650 innings.
- Kumar Sangakkara achieved it in 648 innings.
Kohli’s Run Totals:
- One Day Internationals (ODIs): 13,906 runs in 295 matches.
- Test Matches: 8,918 runs.
- T20 Internationals: 4,188 runs (retired from T20s after India’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign).
Current Match Situation:
At the time of writing, India requires 30 runs with eight wickets in hand to chase down a modest target of 95 runs in the fourth inning. Winning this Test will secure a 2-0 series victory for India.
Virat Kohli continues to amass milestones and accolades throughout his illustrious career, recently surpassing Tendulkar with 50 ODI centuries last year. His relentless pursuit of excellence and records cements his status as one of the greatest cricketers in history.
