Virat Kohli only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach this milestone
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli added another major milestone to his remarkable ODI career on Sunday. The India star became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to score 15,000 runs in One-day Internationals.Kohli reached the landmark during India's chase in the first ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. He completed 15,000 runs with a four off Alzarri Joseph.Standing ovation for KohliAs Kohli pulled the short ball past mid-wicket for four, the crowd rose to its feet and applauded the Indian batter.Kohli acknowledged the cheers by raising both arms. The moment marked another milestone in a career filled with records.The 15,000-run mark puts Kohli in an elite club led by Tendulkar, who finished his ODI career with 18,426 runs.Kohli reached 15,002 runs from 315 matches and 303 innings. He has scored 54 centuries and 80 fifties in ODIs, with a highest score of 183.
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