Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar, Mahela Jayawardene for historic feat in Ahmedabad

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Virat Kohli continues to redefine greatness, adding yet another milestone to his illustrious career. The modern-day batting maestro became the fastest player to score 16,000 international runs in Asia, achieving the feat during the third ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 12.

Kohli's latest accomplishment solidifies his status as one of the most prolific batters in the history of the game, surpassing legends who have long dominated the sport. The former India captain, known for his unwavering consistency, also became only the second Indian batter to reach the 16,000-run mark in Asia.

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Kohli reached this historic landmark in just 340 innings, shattering Sachin Tendulkar's record, who had taken 353 innings to achieve the same feat. He also went past Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara (360 innings) and Mahela Jayawardene (401 innings), further stamping his dominance in the region.

During his innings in Ahmedabad, Kohli also notched up his 73rd ODI fifty, a much-needed knock after a string of low scores in Test cricket. The veteran right-hander played a composed innings, scoring 52 runs off 55 balls, laced with seven boundaries and a six. His half-century helped India stabilize their innings in a high-stakes contest against England.

With this innings, Kohli's tally of international runs in Asia now stands at 16,025, making him the highest run-getter among active cricketers in the region. Additionally, he became the first Indian and the sixth player overall to cross 4,000 international runs against England. Kohli reached this milestone in his 87th match against the English side, a testament to his enduring success against top-quality opposition. His record against England includes eight centuries and 23 fifties, with an impressive average of 41.23.

Among players with the most runs against England, Kohli now finds himself in an elite club led by Australia's Don Bradman (5,028 runs), followed by Allan Border (4,850), Steve Smith (4,815), Vivian Richards (4,488), and Ricky Ponting (4,141). Kohli, with 4,001 runs, remains a formidable force whenever he faces England.

With his latest milestone, Kohli has once again proved why he is regarded as one of the finest batters in cricket history. As he continues his journey, breaking records and setting new benchmarks, fans and experts alike eagerly await what the cricketing icon will achieve next.