Kohli's latest milestone in the ODI format came in 2023 when he became the fastest to reach 13,000 runs in just 267 innings. This remarkable achievement further cements his legacy as one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time.
Sachin Tendulkar, often hailed as the "God of Cricket," was the first player to achieve the remarkable milestone of 13,000 runs in ODI cricket. His journey to this milestone took him 14 years and 89 days, during which he played 330 matches and faced 321 innings.
Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain known for his aggressive batting and exceptional leadership, reached the 13,000-run mark in 15 years and 135 days. He accomplished this feat in 350 matches and 341 innings.
Kumar Sangakkara, the elegant Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman, showcased his class in ODI cricket. It took him 14 years and 151 days to score 13,000 runs in 386 matches and 363 innings.
Sanath Jayasuriya, the dynamic all-rounder from Sri Lanka, had a prolific ODI career spanning nearly two decades. His journey to 13,000 runs took 19 years and 33 days, featuring 428 matches and 416 innings.
Virat Kohli made cricket history by becoming the fastest player to reach 8,000 ODI runs in just 175 innings. His unmatched consistency and remarkable batting skills were evident as he achieved this milestone in 2017.
Kohli continued his run-scoring spree and reached 9,000 ODI runs in just 194 innings, further solidifying his status as one of the modern greats of the game. This feat was achieved in 2018.
In 2018, Virat Kohli rewrote the record books once again by becoming the fastest player to amass 10,000 ODI runs in only 205 innings. His consistency and hunger for runs set him apart from his peers.
Kohli's run-scoring prowess showed no signs of slowing down as he reached the 11,000-run mark in just 222 innings, continuing to rewrite the record books in 2019.
The year 2020 witnessed Virat Kohli's relentless pursuit of excellence as he became the fastest player to score 12,000 ODI runs in a mere 242 innings, showcasing his incredible consistency.