Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has added another major milestone to his ODI career. On September 27, 2026, Virat Kohli became the fastest batter to reach 15,000 runs in men’s One-Day Internationals (ODIs), breaking the record previously held by Sachin Tendulkar. Virat Kohli reached the milestone during India’s first ODI against the West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He needed 59 runs before the match and reached the mark with a boundary off Alzarri Joseph.
Virat Kohli becomes fastest to 15,000 ODI runs, breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record
What is an ODI?
ODI stands for One-Day International, a form of international cricket in which each team usually gets to bat for a maximum of 50 overs. In ODI cricket, reaching 15,000 runs is an enormous milestone because it requires a batter to score consistently across many matches and years.
Virat Kohli is only the second batter to reach 15,000 ODI runs
Virat Kohli is only the second batter in men’s ODI cricket to cross 15,000 runs. The first was Sachin Tendulkar, who finished his ODI career with 18,426 runs. Virat Kohli reached 15,000 in his 303rd ODI innings, while Sachin Tendulkar needed 377 innings to reach the same landmark. That means Virat Kohli reached the milestone 74 innings faster than Sachin Tendulkar.
The numbers at a glance
- Virat Kohli: 15,000 runs in 303 innings
- Sachin Tendulkar: 15,000 runs in 377 innings
- Difference: 74 innings
- Virat Kohli’s ODI runs after the match: 15,080
- Sachin Tendulkar’s career ODI runs: 18,426
Virat Kohli’s milestone innings
Virat Kohli did much more than simply reach 15,000 runs. After crossing the landmark, he continued batting and finished the match unbeaten on 139 runs from 88 balls. His innings included 10 fours and nine sixes. Virat Kohli also reached his 55th ODI century, taking his total number of international centuries to 86. India chased down West Indies’ target of 296 and won the match by eight wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
How fast did Virat Kohli reach the milestone?
Virat Kohli’s journey to 15,000 ODI runs has been remarkably consistent. Before reaching this mark, he had already become the fastest batter to reach several other ODI run milestones, including 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000 and 14,000 runs. His latest achievement means he has now also passed Sachin Tendulkar’s record for reaching 15,000 ODI runs in the fewest innings.
Why is 15,000 ODI runs such a big deal?
Scoring runs in cricket is not simply about hitting boundaries. A batter has to keep performing over many years, against different teams, bowlers, pitches and playing conditions. Reaching 15,000 ODI runs shows the scale and consistency of Virat Kohli’s career in the 50-over format.
It is also significant because only two men’s ODI batters have reached this mark so far: Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Kumar Sangakkara is next on the all-time list with 14,234 ODI runs.
FAQs About Virat Kohli
How many innings did Virat Kohli take to score 15,000 ODI runs?
Virat Kohli reached 15,000 ODI runs in his 303rd innings.
How many innings did Sachin Tendulkar take to reach 15,000 ODI runs?
Sachin Tendulkar reached 15,000 ODI runs in his 377th innings.
Who was the fastest to 15,000 ODI runs before Virat Kohli?
Sachin Tendulkar held the record before Virat Kohli reached the milestone in 303 innings.
How many players have scored 15,000 ODI runs?
Virat Kohli became only the second batter in men’s ODI cricket to reach 15,000 runs, after Sachin Tendulkar.
How many ODI runs does Virat Kohli have now?
After his unbeaten 139 against West Indies, Virat Kohli had 15,080 ODI runs.
How many ODI runs did Sachin Tendulkar score?
Sachin Tendulkar finished his ODI career with 18,426 runs, the highest total in men’s ODI cricket.
How many ODI centuries does Virat Kohli have?
Virat Kohli scored his 55th ODI century during the same innings in which he crossed 15,000 ODI runs.
Against which team did Virat Kohli reach 15,000 ODI runs?
He reached the milestone against the West Indies in the first ODI of their 2026 series in Thiruvananthapuram.
What does ODI mean in cricket?
ODI means One-Day International. It is a form of international cricket in which each team can bat for up to 50 overs.
How many runs did Virat Kohli score in the match?
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 runs from 88 balls, helping India chase down 296 and win by eight wickets.
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