Kohli’s Record-Breaking Chase
Virat Kohli, the modern-day cricketing maestro, is on the verge of creating history. He is just 94 runs away from surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). As India prepares for the much-anticipated three-match ODI series starting February 6, all eyes will be on Kohli, who has the golden opportunity to further cement his legacy.
“Records are meant to be broken, and Kohli is rewriting history with every game.”
A Journey of Greatness
Currently, Kohli has 13,906 ODI runs from 283 innings, maintaining a stellar average of 58.18 with a strike rate of 93.54. His 50 centuries and 72 half-centuries make him one of the greatest batters in cricket history. If he reaches the 14,000-run milestone, he will become the fastest cricketer to achieve this feat, surpassing even Tendulkar.
Kohli vs Tendulkar: A Battle of Legends
Both players have left an indelible mark on cricket. Kohli has already outshined one of Tendulkar’s biggest records:
- In the 2023 ODI World Cup, Kohli scored his 50th ODI century, surpassing Tendulkar’s 49-century record.
- Tendulkar ended his ODI career with 18,426 runs in 463 matches, a record that still stands tall.
- Kohli, however, is marching ahead to become India’s highest run-scorer across all formats.
A Flashback to History
Sachin Tendulkar became the first cricketer to cross 14,000 ODI runs during his 350th innings against Pakistan in Peshawar (2006). He scored a century in that match, but India suffered a 7-run loss via the DLS method.
Now, Virat Kohli has a chance to rewrite history by reaching this milestone in just 284 innings, making him the fastest to do so.
India’s Squad for the England ODI Series
The Indian team has arrived in Nagpur ahead of the first ODI against England on February 6. The squad remains almost identical to the ICC Champions Trophy lineup, except for Harshit Rana replacing Jasprit Bumrah for the first two matches.
India’s ODI Squad:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill (VC)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rishabh Pant
- Ravindra Jadeja
India’s Recent Dominance
India recently secured a 4-1 series victory over England in the fifth and final ODI at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. A stellar all-round performance by Abhishek Sharma played a crucial role in sealing the win.
With the team in red-hot form and Kohli on the brink of a historic achievement, fans around the world eagerly await the first ODI.
Can Kohli Achieve This Feat in the Upcoming Series?
Given Kohli’s form, consistency, and hunger for runs, breaking Tendulkar’s 14,000-run record in this series seems highly likely. As the cricketing world watches in anticipation, another historic moment is about to unfold.
Stay tuned for more updates and live-action from the India vs England ODI series!