Sun Jan 11 08:10:00 UTC 2026: ### Kohli Overtakes Sangakkara, Becomes Second-Highest Run-Scorer in International Cricket

The Story:
In a momentous occasion during the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara, Virat Kohli etched his name further into cricketing history. He surpassed Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket, a feat achieved during India’s pursuit of a 301-run target. The match took place at the BCA Stadium in Baroda.

Key Points:

  • Virat Kohli surpassed Kumar Sangakkara‘s record of 28,016 international runs.
  • Kohli has accumulated 9,230 runs in 123 Test matches, 4,188 runs in 125 T20 Internationals, and 14,599 runs in 309 ODIs.
  • Sachin Tendulkar remains the highest run-scorer in international cricket with 34,357 runs in 664 matches between 1989 and 2013.
  • Kohli also surpassed Sourav Ganguly, who played 308 ODIs for India.
  • Only Sachin Tendulkar (463), MS Dhoni (347), Rahul Dravid (340) and Mohammad Azharuddin (334) have played more ODIs for India than Kohli.

Key Takeaways:

  • Virat Kohli solidifies his position as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
  • The achievement highlights Kohli’s consistent performance and longevity in international cricket.
  • Kohli’s pursuit of Sachin Tendulkar‘s all-time run-scoring record will be a closely watched narrative in the coming years.

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