Virat Kohli: Fastest 13000 runs in ODI

Virat Kohli, the prolific Indian batter, achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the fastest cricketer to amass 13,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He attained this significant landmark during the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four match against arch-rivals Pakistan, which took place at the iconic R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

The 34-year-old batting maestro entered the elite 13,000-run club when he scored his 98th run in the contest. This achievement underscores Kohli’s exceptional consistency and dominance in the limited-overs format of the game. It’s noteworthy that Virat Kohli is only the fifth batsman in the history of ODIs to achieve this remarkable feat.

Virat is now the fifth best run-scorer in ODI history. Before him are Sanath Jayasuriya in fourth, Ricky Ponting in third, Kumar Sangakkara in second, and legendary Sachin Tendulkar at the top.

If he continues at this pace, he has a good chance of surpassing some of these legends to become the highest run-scorer in ODI history. His ability to consistently score runs and set records in international cricket has solidified his status as one of the greatest modern-day cricketers.

Fastest 13000 runs in ODI 

Virat Kohli‘s incredible feat of attaining 13,000 ODI runs in just 267 innings has cemented his position as one of the most successful run-scorers in One Day International history. This accomplishment also implies that Kohli has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Previous records demonstrate Kohli’s amazing consistency and ability to attain milestones at a staggering rate. He was the first to hit 8,000 runs in 175 innings, then 9,000 runs in 194 innings, 10,000 runs in 205 innings, 11,000 runs in 222 innings, 12,000 runs in 242 innings, and now 13,000 runs in 267 innings. These records highlight his remarkable batting abilities as well as his unwavering quest of excellence in the 50-over format.