Virat Kohli reaches 15,000 runs in ODI cricket

Virat Kohli has set a record by completing 15,000 runs in ODI cricket during a match in Thiruvananthapuram. He achieved the milestone in 303 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who previously held the record with 377 innings. Kohli required only 16 innings to move from 14,000 to 15,000 runs. By facing 15,950 balls, he also became the fastest player to reach 15,000 runs based on balls faced. During the same match, Kohli scored his 60th century in List A cricket, equaling Tendulkar for the most centuries. He completed his century in 74 balls, marking the third fastest century of his ODI career. He hit nine sixes in the innings, setting a personal career record and the most by any Indian batter against the opposing team. Other players also recorded notable achievements during the fixture. Shubman Gill completed his tenth ODI century in his 67th innings, becoming the fastest Indian batter to reach ten centuries. Meanwhile, spinner Kuldeep Yadav took four or more wickets in an ODI for the 12th time, tying with Ajit Agarkar for the second most such performances for India.