Virat Kohli shatters Kumar Sangakkara's record to scale massive feat (BCCI Photo)
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Moneycontrol11-01-2026, 19:22

Virat Kohli Shatters Sangakkara's Record, Second Only to Tendulkar in Elite Run-Scorers

  • Virat Kohli surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket (Men's).
  • Kohli achieved 28,000 international runs, standing behind only Sachin Tendulkar in the elite list.
  • He reached the 28,000-run milestone in just 624 innings, making him the quickest among the three legends.
  • Sangakkara had 28,016 runs in 666 innings, while Tendulkar holds the top spot with 34,357 runs in 782 innings.
  • Kohli's performance came during the first ODI between India and New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.

Why It Matters: Virat Kohli breaks Kumar Sangakkara's record, becoming the second-fastest to 28,000 international runs.

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