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Virat Kohli Becomes Second-Highest Run-Scorer in One-Day Internationals

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Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli achieved another milestone in his illustrious career, surpassing Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in One-Day Internationals. Batting against Australia in the third and final ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Kohli reached the landmark while guiding India to victory. The 36-year-old reached 54* in the 32nd over of the second innings, going past Sangakkara's 14,234 runs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Virat Kohli surpassed Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in One-Day Internationals, scoring 14,255 runs in 305 ODIs.
  • Kohli achieved this milestone in just 293 innings, with a highest score of 183 and an average of 57.71.
  • He now holds the record for most 50-plus scores in the second innings of ODIs, going past Sachin Tendulkar's previous best of 69.
  • Kohli has also surpassed Tendulkar's record for most centuries in ODI chases with 28 tons.
  • He is behind only Sachin Tendulkar on the all-time ODI run-scorers list, with 18,426 runs in 463 matches.
  • Kumar Sangakkara, with 14,234 runs in 404 matches, ranks third on the list, followed by Ricky Ponting with 13,704 runs in 375 matches.
  • Sanath Jayasuriya, with 13,430 runs in 445 matches, is fifth on the list.

Statistics:

  • Virat Kohli has scored 14,255 runs in 305 ODIs, averaging 57.71 and hitting 51 centuries along with 75 half-centuries.
  • Kumar Sangakkara has amassed 14,234 runs in 404 matches, averaging 41.98 and scoring 25 centuries and 93 half-centuries.
  • Ricky Ponting has scored 13,704 runs in 375 matches, averaging 42.03 and notching 30 centuries and 82 half-centuries.
  • Sanath Jayasuriya has accumulated 13,430 runs in 445 matches, averaging 32.36 and registering 28 centuries and 68 half-centuries.
  • Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most runs in ODIs, with 18,426 runs in 463 matches, averaging 44.83 and hitting 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries.

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