Virat Kohli Becomes the Fastest Player in History to Score 27,000 International Runs Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s Record
Add another chapter to his illustrious career as Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli becomes the fastest batter to score 27,000 runs in international cricket. Indian ace cricketer Virat Kohli has literally outdone himself by not only creating a new record but breaking a milestone laid by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and that by becoming the fastest batter to score 27,000 runs in international cricket during the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur while reaching the milestone in just 594 innings. This achievement solidifies him as one of the greatest cricketers in history and underscores his extraordinary consistency across all formats of the game.
Breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s Record
The 35-year-old Virat Kohli did better than any other player while crossing 27,000 runs in international cricket. This milestone was achieved by the legend Sachin Tendulkar 623 innings back in 2007. In fact, Tendulkar, who has been famously known as “God of Cricket” had set the benchmark so high that many thought it to be unattainable. But Kohli now surpasses this record by becoming the quickest man to reach 27,000 runs in international cricket as he attained the mark in 29 fewer innings than the predecessor.
Kohli has won quite promisingly compared to other cricketing legends. He achieved 27,000 runs in 648 innings just like Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara. Australian captain Ricky Ponting reached the mark of 650 innings. It speaks for Kohli’s speed and unmatched consistency and ability to score in all formats.
Toughest to Cross 27,000 International Runs
Virat Kohli – 594 innings
Sachin Tendulkar – 623 innings
Kumar Sangakkara-648 innings
Ricky Ponting – 650 innings
Kohli’s Consistency Across All Formats
With the rise to 27,000 in runs, Kohli has set a new standard; a testament to his incredible adaptability and mastering all formats of the game, be it Test matches, One-Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals. Versatility with consistency has made Kohli a nightmare for bowlers worldwide. Even before he reached this milestone, Kohli was among the finest cricketers of his generation, with records and accolades aplenty.
Test record One match before Bangladesh, Kohli had amassed 8,871 Test runs in 114 matches at an average of 48.74. His Test record is remarkable if cricketing fans ever look at it simply because the Test matches are considered to be probably the toughest, if not the most traditional form of the game. His ODI record is much more impressive. He has scored 13,906 runs in 295 games with an extraordinary average of 58.18. His record in T20Is is also flawless with 4,188 runs in 125 matches, having an average of 48.69.
The Kohli journey to recordless tracks
Reaching 27,000 international runs in the shortest duration ever is not the first record Kohli has set in a career filled with them. He became the quickest batter to reach 25,000 international runs in February 2023 and the quickest to 26,000 in October 2023. The fact he can break them in succession indicates much about his consistency and longevity and clearly stands out as something of a different plane altogether in terms of his ability to deliver.
Though Kohli was known for his aggressive and fluent batting, more than that, his mental resilience and his ability to deliver under pressure has made Kohli a match-winner for India in all formats. He has played like a champion whether under the scorching heat of a Test match or the high-octane environment of a T20 game. His passion for running and quest to excel at this level have made him feature among the best players in international cricket for over a decade.
Most Runs in International Cricket:
Sachin Tendulkar – 34,357 runs in 782 innings
Kumar Sangakkara – 28,016 runs in 666 innings
Ricky Ponting – 27,483 runs in 668 innings
Virat Kohli – 27,012 runs in 594 innings*
Mahela Jayawardene – 25,957 runs in 725 innings
That puts him in a class of cricketers with only Tendulkar, Sangakkara, Ponting, and Jayawardene above him. He still has a long way to go from reaching Tendulkar’s almighty all-time record of 34,357 international runs, but Kohli’s current form seems to question that even historic barrier as well.
Missed his half-century, but still a milestone
It marked the end to an innings that promised so much in the second Test between India and Bangladesh, but Kohli could not get his desired outcome. Trying an expansive sweep shot for variety, he misread Shakib Al Hasan’s delivery that left him. As for this immediate dismissal at 44 runs, it was a half-century that Kohli deserved so badly. He didn’t get it, though, as Bangladesh cricketer Shakib possibly in what might turn out to be his last Test match, claimed his Man of the Match prize by taking Kohli’s prized wicket, which further added to the drama of this match.
And yet, Kohli’s dismissal hardly does justice to the strides he has taken in achieving this feat. To score 27,000 international runs is a feat of few which Kohli’s consistent performances year-in-year-out have cemented his position among cricketing legends. Well, it is a testament to his commitment, hard work, and love for the game that he has managed these high standards for more than a decade.
Place for Kohli in Cricketing Legends
Virat Kohli’s career has been characterized by a thirst for runs and relentless pursuit of excellence. This once-in-a-generation player is actually the best, going by the excellence in all formats of the game, and incredibly tough to replace. The man’s ability to break records previously held by legends such as Sachin Tendulkar goes to prove his greatness.
Kohli has impacted Indian and the world game in a way that simply cannot be put into words. He’s inspired thousands of young cricketers with aggression, work ethic, and a never-give-up attitude. As he keeps piling runs, breaking records, there cannot be a better predictor to tell how many more milestones before he finally hangs his boots.
For now, cricketing fans around the world can now enjoy the brilliance of Virat Kohli as cementing his legacy as one of the greats who have ever played the game.
Conclusion
Now, with Virat Kohli achieving the record of the fastest batter to 27,000 international runs, it is just another chapter in the amazing career that he has pulled off. Crossing the legend Sachin Tendulkar’s record within just 594 innings shows how immense his ability is. Kohli’s precious legacy is not only cricket but presently of one of the great players of the sport gets further stronger as he continues to shine on all formats of the game.
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