Virat Kohli Achieves Historic Milestone in ODI Cricket
Virat Kohli becomes the first player to score 7,000 ODI runs in a single country during a remarkable innings against the West Indies.
Thiruvananthapuram, September 28 (Daily Kiran) : Virat Kohli delivered an outstanding performance in the first ODI against the West Indies on September 27, 2026, scoring an unbeaten 139 runs off 88 balls. This remarkable innings not only showcased his batting prowess but also helped him reach a historic milestone.
Kohli has now amassed 7,000 runs in ODI cricket while playing in India, making him the highest run-scorer in ODIs on home soil. His innings featured an impressive 10 fours and 9 sixes, setting a record for the most sixes in a single ODI innings.
In addition, Kohli equaled Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most centuries in List A cricket, both having scored 60 centuries. Kohli achieved this feat in just 338 innings, while Tendulkar took 538 innings to reach the same number. Furthermore, Kohli became the second player after Tendulkar to score 15,000 runs in ODI cricket, accomplishing this in his 315th innings compared to Tendulkar’s 350 innings.
Kohli completed his century in just 74 balls, marking it as the third-fastest century of his ODI career. He reached both his half-century and century with sixes, leading India to victory by chasing down the target of 296 runs set by the West Indies with ease, achieving the goal in 41.4 overs with only 2 wickets lost.
Captain Shubman Gill also contributed significantly, scoring 110 runs off 108 balls, including 13 fours and a six. Together, Kohli and Gill built a formidable partnership of 151 runs for the second wicket, ensuring a decisive win for India.
The West Indies, batting first, managed to score 295 runs with Justin Greaves top-scoring at 101 and Amir Jangoo remaining unbeaten at 58.
This match further solidifies Kohli’s status as one of the greatest batsmen in ODI history.
