Virat Kohli holds the distinction of being the fastest batter to score 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000, 14,000, and now 15,000 runs in the history of ODI cricket, a sequence of milestones that illustrates a standard of sustained excellence, solidifying his status as the ultimate master of the format.
After becoming the fastest batter to amass 8000 ODI runs in 175 innings, Virat Kohli took just another 128 innings to complete the 15,000-run mark in the format. The India star batter took 161 innings to complete his first 7000 ODI runs and needed only 142 more innings to add another 8,000 runs, highlighting that his consistency remained remarkably high as his career progressed.
More importantly, Kohli’s progression after the 8,000-run mark shows that his run-scoring efficiency did not decline with longevity. The former India captain continued to reach major milestones at a remarkable rate.
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