IND vs WI: Virat Kohli eyes Tendulkar's record, on cusp of registering colossal ODI feat

Virat Kohli, Indian cricketing maestro, has left an indelible mark on world of One Day International (ODI) cricket with his extraordinary batting prowess. His records in ODIs speak volumes about his dominance on field. With an insatiable hunger for runs, Kohli has amassed a staggering number of centuries, establishing himself as century king in ODIs. His ability to consistently convert starts into big scores is unparalleled, and he has notched up numerous match-winning innings for his team.

3 things you need to know

• Virat Kohli will next be seen in ODI series against West Indies
• Kohli is expected to bat at number three position for India
• He is on verge of breaking a huge milestone in first ODI

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IND vs WI: Virat Kohli on cusp of breaking a huge milestone

Virat Kohli, former captain of Indian cricket team, will have an opportunity to join exclusive company of Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, and Sanath Jayasuriya in an elite ODI milestone during first match against West Indies in Barbos. He is on verge of becoming only fifth batsman in ODI history to complete 13,000 runs. Currently, Kohli has 12,898 runs in 274 ODI matches to his name. He scored se runs at an impressive average of 57.32.

Kohli is just 102 runs away from breaching 13,000-run mark in ODIs. Kohli has 46 centuries and 65 half-centuries in format. He is second only to legendary Sachin Tendulkar on list of most centuries scored in 50-over cricket.  

chart is led by legendary Sachin Tendulkar with 18,426 runs in 463 ODIs at an average of 44.83. Kumar Sangakkara holds second spot with 14,234 runs in 404 matches at an average of 41.98. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting played 375 matches and scored 13,704 runs at an average of 42.03. Former Sri Lanka opener Sanath Jayasuriya scored 13,430 runs at an average of 32.36 in 445 matches.

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Once Kohli reaches this historic landmark, he will boast highest strike rate and average among players with 13,000 ODI runs. Presently, Sanath Jayasuriya holds highest strike rate among four members on list with 91.20. Sachin Tendulkar (44.83) has highest average among players with 13,000 runs. However, Kohli has chance to surpass both of se records as he currently has a strike rate of 93.62 and average of 57.32.

With each innings, Kohli continues to d new chapters to his legacy, cementing his position among greatest ODI batsmen of all time and inspiring generations to come.

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