Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has achieved another milestone in ODI cricket, overtaking the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer during run chases in ODI history. Kohli claimed the top spot during the first ODI against New Zealand on November 4, scoring a composed 74 runs. With this knock, his career tally while batting second in ODIs reached 8,741 runs, eclipsing Tendulkar’s long-standing record of 8,720 runs. Faster Milestone and Superior Numbers Kohli achieved this feat in significantly fewer matches than Tendulkar: Innings: Kohli amassed 8,741 runs in 169 innings across 180 matches, whereas Tendulkar scored 8,720 runs in 232 innings across 242 games. Average: Kohli holds a dominant average of 66.21 in run chases compared to Tendulkar’s 42.33. Centuries & Fifties: Kohli has recorded 30 centuries and 46 half-centuries in chases, while Tendulkar logged 17 centuries and 52 half-centuries. Strike Rate: Kohli maintains a strike rate of 95.03 in run chases, surpassing Tendulkar’s 88.44. Milestone on Overseas Soil and Match Summary During the same match, Kohli recorded his 50th score of 50 or more on overseas soil in ODIs (21 hundreds and 29 fifties across 128 away matches). In the rain-curtailed series opener, India was set a revised DLS target of 143 runs in 32 overs. Following an early wicket, Shubman Gill (37) and Virat Kohli (74) built a decisive 113-run stand for the second wicket. Kohli brought up his 80th ODI half-century to steer the chase. India reached the target in 22.4 overs with five wickets in hand, securing a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Post navigation KKR Revive Negotiations for Hardik Pandya to Resolve Captaincy Void Ahead of IPL Mini-Auction
