Virat Kohli could become fastest-ever to 27,000 international runs: Stats
Run Machine Virat Kohli is on the verge of unlocking yet another achievement in international cricket. He is 58 away from completing 27,000 runs across formats, a feat achieved by only three men as of now. However, Kohli could become the fastest to this mark in the impending Test series against Bangladesh. He is likely to break legend Sachin Tendulkar's record.
Fourth-most runs in international cricket
Kohli currently has the fourth-most runs in international cricket, only behind Tendulkar (34,357), Kumar Sangakkara (28,016), and Ricky Ponting (27,483). The Indian batter currently has 26,942 runs from 533 internationals at an incredible average of 53.35. His tally includes a record 80 centuries, the second-most in international cricket after Tendulkar (100). No other player has 75+ international tons.
Kohli set to surpass Tendulkar
As mentioned, Kohli could be the fastest 27,000 international runs, a record presently held by Tendulkar. The latter attained this feat in 623 innings. Meanwhile, Kohli has batted in 591 international innings as of now.
Kohli eyes 10,000th Test run
As many as 8,848 of Kohli international runs have come in Test cricket. During the forthcoming home season, he could become the fourth Indian with 10,000 runs in Test cricket. Only Tendulkar (15,921) Rahul Dravid (13,288), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122) have touched this mark from India so far. Kohli also eyes the 30-century mark in the format.
Incredible numbers in white-ball cricket
Kohli has astronimical numbers in white-ball cricket. He is set to become the third player with 14,000 ODI runs. At the moment, he is behind Tendulkar (18,426) and Sangakkara (14,234). Kohli has 13,906 runs from 295 ODIs at 58.18. He remains the only player with 50 ODI tons. Kohli, who has retired from T20Is, is one of only three players with 4,000+ runs (4,188).
Kohli closes in on another record
Kohli is also on the brink of completing 12,000 international runs at home. He currently owns 11,989 from 218 matches at a remarkable average of 59.05 in this regard. Kohli is behind Tendulkar, Ponting, Jacques Kallis, and Sangakkara in terms of runs.
