Virat Kohli becomes the second-highest run-getter in ODI WC history
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has accomplished yet another milestone as he has become the second-highest run-getter in ICC Cricket World Cups. He accomplished the milestone with his third run against Australia in the high-voltage final of the 2023 edition. Kohli, who has been shattering runs for fun in the ongoing competition, went past former Australian captain Ricky Ponting's tally. Here are his stats.
A compact knock from Kohli
Kohli came to the middle after India lost opener Shubman Gill (30/1). Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer also departed before India touched the 100-run mark. Kohli then paired up with KL Rahul and survived a tough middle-over phase where Australia dominated with tight lines. The former eventually fell for 54 off 63 balls (4 fours). Pat Cummins ended his bid for a historic ton.
A look at Kohli's World Cup numbers
Playing his 37th WC match, Kohli went past Ponting's tally of 1,743 runs to become the second-highest run-getter in ODI WCs. The former now boasts 1,795 runs at 59.83. He is now only behind Sachin Tendulkar (2,278). Kohli's tally of 17 fifty-plus World Cup scores is only second to that of Tendulkar (21). The tally includes five tons and 12 fifties
Leading run-getter of the event
Kohli finished the tournament with 765 runs at 95.62 (50s: 6, 100s: 3). In the semi-final game against NZ, he displaced Tendulkar (673 in 2003) as the batter with most runs in a WC edition. As per ESPNcricinfo, the 35-year-old became the first player to accomplish nine 50-plus scores in a WC edition. He also became the first batter to complete 50 ODI tons.
Here are his overall numbers
Kohli is the third-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket, having slammed 13,848 runs. His average of 58.68 is the best among batters with at least 2,500 runs. Kohli also owns 72 half-centuries in ODI cricket besides 50 tons. 1,377 of his runs have come in the ongoing year, averaging 72.47. The tally includes six tons and eight fifties.
Third-most runs versus Australia in ODIs
Kohli has mustered 2,367 runs in 49 ODIs versus Australia, averaging 53.79. Only his compatriots Tendulkar (3,077) and Rohit Sharma (2,379) have accumulated more ODI runs against them. Kohli's tally of eight ODI tons versus Australia is only second to Tendulkar (9). The former has also smoked 14 fifties versus the Aussies in the format.
