US EditionIND vs NZ: Virat Kohli becomes second-highest run-scorer in international cricket
Kohli surpassed Kumar Sangakkara's 28,016 runs and played his 309th ODI, overtaking Sourav Ganguly's record, ranking fifth in ODI appearances for India.
- During the first ODI of the India vs New Zealand series on January 11, 2026, at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Virat Kohli overtook Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket.
- Entering the series with 27,975 international runs, Virat Kohli needed 42 more to pass Sangakkara and arrived in strong form after two centuries and a fifty in December last year.
- Kohli reached 28,017 runs in his 624th innings, while Sachin Tendulkar remains the top scorer with 34,357 runs from 782 innings.
- With his 309th ODI appearance on January 11, 2026, Virat Kohli surpassed Sourav Ganguly, becoming the fifth-most capped ODI player for India.
- With the ODI World Cup 2027 on the horizon, Virat Kohli aims to peak for the tournament while chasing other former teammates' tallies after nearly 18 years of international career.
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Virat Kohli achieves new milestone, closes in on Sachin Tendulkar
Virat Kohli surpasses Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket, closing in on Sachin Tendulkar's legendary record. Discover how Kohli's remarkable performance against New Zealand in Vadodara marks a new milestone in his illustrious career.
New year, same Virat Kohli: Indian great reaches new milestone, just behind Tendulkar
Virat Kohli started 2026 in impressive fashion as he became the second-highest run-getter in international cricket during the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Baroda on Sunday, January 11.
Virat Kohli surpasses Sourav Ganguly in elite list, achieves major milestone in first ODI against New Zealand
India kicked off their multi-format white-ball series against New Zealand. The two sides locked horns in the first ODI of the series at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on January 11. With the likes of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli featuring in the clash, it was Kohli who managed to capture the headlines. It is an interesting note that the first ODI against New Zealand is Virat Kohli’s 309th ODI game, and the clash sees him surpass…
Virat Kohli has played more than 300 One Day Internationals for the Indian team. He is one of only six Indian players to have appeared in 300 or more One Day Internationals.
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