During the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2023, Virat Kohli achieved a remarkable feat, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s longstanding record. He cemented his status as a legend of the game with his incredible knock, which stunned the cricketing world.
Virat Kohli Breaking Records in Asia Cup 2023
Virat Kohli etched his name in history by scoring 13,000 ODI runs against Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super 4 stage. He joined Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Sanath Jayasuriya, and Mahela Jayawardene as the fifth player to achieve this remarkable milestone in men’s ODIs.
Quickest to 13,000 ODI Runs
Top Run-Scorers in Men’s ODIs
Virat Kohli reached the 13,000-run mark faster than Sachin Tendulkar, who reached the milestone in 321 innings. The achievement of 13,000 runs was also achieved by Ricky Ponting (341 innings) and Kumar Sangakkara (363 innings), highlighting its exclusivity. Kohli’s average over 50 makes him stand out among the elite group of cricketers. Also, he is on track to surpass Tendulkar’s ODI century record with 47 ODI centuries.
Top Run-Scorers in Men’s ODIs
- Sachin Tendulkar: 18,426 runs at an average of 44.83, with 49 centuries.
- Kumar Sangakkara: 14,234 runs at an average of 41.98, with 25 centuries.
- Ricky Ponting: 13,704 runs at an average of 42.03, with 30 centuries.
- Sanath Jayasuriya: 13,430 runs at an average of 32.36, with 28 centuries.
- Virat Kohli: 13,024 runs at an astonishing average of 57.62, with 47 centuries.
Virat Kohli’s Dominant Performance in Asia Cup 2023 against Pakistan
Kohli started his innings with an overnight score of seven runs. He was reviewed for a caught-behind dismissal, which he successfully overturned. The aggressive KL Rahul partnered with him to take advantage of India’s solid start. Kohli took 55 balls to reach his half-century, and 29 more deliveries to reach his 47th ODI century. In Colombo, KL Rahul contributed a century as well, enabling India to post a formidable total.
Virat Kohli’s record-breaking performance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 will go down in cricketing history. This incredible feat not only puts him ahead of Sachin Tendulkar but also solidifies his place among the sport’s all-time greats. We look forward to seeing this remarkable batsman achieve more milestones in the future.
