Virat Kohli Makes History: Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI Record in Stunning Champions Trophy Clash

During India’s high-voltage Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan in Dubai, Virat Kohli scripted history by smashing Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing ODI milestone. Here’s the jaw-dropping breakdown:

• 14,000 ODI Runs: Achieved in just 287 innings—63 innings faster than Tendulkar (350) and 91 ahead of Kumar Sangakkara (378).
• First-Ever in Under 300 Innings: Kohli is the only batter in history to cross this mark before 300 innings.
• Milestone Moment: Needing 15 runs, he sealed the feat with a trademark boundary off Haris Rauf, sending fans into a frenzy.

But he didn’t stop there! Kohli hammered his 51st ODI century (111 balls), anchoring India’s dominant six-wicket win.

Why This Record Matters

• Kohli vs Tendulkar: A symbolic passing of the torch. Tendulkar’s 14,000 took 350 innings; Kohli’s aggression and consistency redefined the benchmark.
• ODI Dominance: Kohli now joins Tendulkar (18,426) and Sangakkara (14,234) as the only players with 14,000+ ODI runs—but in record time.
• Big-Match Pedigree: Doing it against Pakistan, in a must-win Champions Trophy game, adds to Kohli’s legacy as a clutch performer.

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