Virat Kohli Becomes 2nd Highest Run-Scorer in ODI Cricket

Updated: 28 Oct 2025

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Virat Kohli Becomes 2nd Highest Run-Scorer in ODI Cricket

Indian batsman Virat Kohli has surpassed Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals. Kohli now has 14,255 runs in 305 ODI matches.

Indian batsman Virat Kohli added another milestone to his glorious career on 25 October 2025, when he surpassed Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals.
Batting at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the third and final ODI against Australia, Kohli achieved this feat while leading India to victory.
The 36-year-old Kohli, with an unbeaten 54* in the 32nd over of the second innings, surpassed Sangakkara’s 14,234 runs.
Kohli now has 14,255 runs in 305 ODI matches, scored in just 293 innings, with a highest score of 183. His record includes 51 centuries (the most by any batsman) and 75 half-centuries at an average of 57.71.
During the Sydney innings, Kohli also registered his 75th ODI half-century. He reached the milestone by taking a single off Australian left-arm spinner Cooper Connolly.
Sangakkara, who played 404 matches, scored 14,234 runs in 380 innings at an average of 41.98, with 25 centuries and 93 half-centuries.
The ‘Little Master’, often referred to as the ‘God of Indian Cricket’, tops the list with 18,426 runs in 463 matches, with a highest score of 200*.
He scored 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries at an average of 44.83. Tendulkar’s record remains unmatched, and no current player is within reach of his tally.
Australia’s former World Cup-winning captain stands fourth with 13,704 runs, including 30 centuries and 82 half-centuries in 375 matches.

Virat Kohli’s Records

Virat, who in addition to ODIs has scored 4,188 runs in 125 T20 International matches, has now surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in all limited-overs international cricket.
Virat Kohli (ODIs and T20 Internationals combined) has now scored a total of 18,438 runs, while Sachin has 18,436 runs. The Master Blaster played only one T20 International, in which he scored 10 runs.

Rohit Sharma surpasses Ganguly to become India’s third-highest ODI run-scorer

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has added another achievement to his illustrious career. He has surpassed Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals. This record-breaking moment came during his 73-run innings in the second ODI against Australia.

Statistical details

Sachin Tendulkar 463 18,426
Virat Kohli 304 14,181
Rohit Sharma 275 11,249
Sourav Ganguly 308 11,121
Contrary to his usual aggressive approach, Rohit played a composed innings, scoring 73 runs off 97 balls at a strike rate of 75.26, including 7 fours and 2 sixes. His patience in building the innings paid off, highlighting his adaptability under pressure.