Virat Kohli Breaks Record: King Kohli Crowned ODI Cricket’s Fastest to 14,000 Runs
Virat Kohli Breaks Record! He scripted history on Sunday, becoming the fastest batter to 14,000 ODI runs during India’s explosive 8-wicket win over Pakistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy. The 36-year-old icon surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s 22-year-old milestone in 267 innings—30 fewer than the Master Blaster—while smashing his 51st ODI century in the process. Here’s how Kohli redefined greatness and left 90,000 fans at Dubai Stadium chanting, “GOAT! GOAT! GOAT!”
The Milestone Moment: Kohli’s Record-Breaking Six
With India chasing Pakistan’s 261, Kohli needed 18 runs to reach 14,000. What followed was pure theater:
- Ball 97: Kohli launched Shaheen Afridi over long-on for six, bringing up the record and his century simultaneously.
- Reaction: Raised his bat to a standing ovation, then pointed to Tendulkar in the stands, who clapped with a proud smile.
- Post-Match: “Sachin sir texted me last night: ‘Make it memorable.’ Hope I did,” Kohli said, fighting tears.
Key Stats:
- 14,000 Runs: Achieved in 267 innings (Tendulkar: 297 innings).
- Average: 57.8 – Highest in ODI history (min. 10,000 runs).
- Centuries: 51 in 287 matches (Tendulkar: 49 in 463 matches).
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Tendulkar vs Kohli: By the Numbers
The GOAT debate just got hotter. Here’s how the legends stack up:
| Stat | Virat Kohli | Sachin Tendulkar |
|---|---|---|
| ODI Runs | 14,032* | 18,426 |
| Innings to 14K | 267 | 297 |
| Centuries | 51 | 49 |
| Strike Rate | 93.4 | 86.2 |
| World Cups | 1 (2023) | 1 (2011) |
*Kohli’s tally as of Feb 25, 2025.
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India vs Pakistan: Kohli’s Century Steals the Show
The Champions Trophy 2025 clash was billed as cricket’s biggest rivalry, but Kohli turned it into a one-man spectacle:
- Partnership with Rohit: 189-run stand—India’s highest vs Pakistan in ODIs.
- Kohli’s Knock: 132* off 114 balls (14 fours, 3 sixes).
- Pakistan’s Pain: Shaheen Afridi’s 0/68 – his worst ODI figures vs India.
“We planned to bowl short, but Kohli was unstoppable,” admitted Pakistan captain Babar Azam.
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Reactions: Cricket World Hails Kohli’s Genius
- Sachin Tendulkar: “Virat’s hunger is unmatched. Proud of how he’s carried the legacy.”
- Rohit Sharma: “I’ve run out of adjectives. He’s a freak!”
- Shahid Afridi: “Even in my nightmares, I didn’t think he’d break records this fast.”
What’s Next for Kohli? Chasing Tendulkar’s 18,426
At 36, Kohli shows no signs of slowing down:
- 2027 World Cup: Likely his ODI swansong.
- Tendulkar’s Total: Needs 4,394 more runs. At his current average, he’d need ~75 innings.
- Legacy: “I play to win trophies, not records,” Kohli insists. But the numbers keep coming.
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