Kohli Climbs to Second in All-Time International Run-Scorers, Surpassing Sangakkara

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Moneycontrol•12-01-2026, 13:16
Kohli Climbs to Second in All-Time International Run-Scorers, Surpassing Sangakkara
- •Virat Kohli has ascended to second place in the list of highest international run-scorers, surpassing Kumar Sangakkara.
- •Kohli achieved this milestone in his 556th match, maintaining an impressive average of 52.58.
- •Sachin Tendulkar leads the list with an extraordinary 34,357 runs from 664 international appearances.
- •Other cricketing legends like Ricky Ponting, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid, Brian Lara, Joe Root, and Sanath Jayasuriya are also featured in the top run-scorers.
- •Kohli now boasts 84 international centuries and 318 sixes, solidifying his status as a dominant modern batter.
Why It Matters: Virat Kohli becomes the second-highest international run-scorer, cementing his legacy in cricket history.
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