Virat Kohli Scripts History, Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Huge World Record For...

History in Sydney! Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the top-scorer in white-ball cricket history with 18,437 runs for India.

Virat Kohli all but confirmed his claim as the greatest-ever white-ball cricketer in history on Saturday (October 25) during the third ODI of the India-Australia series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 18,369 runs to become the top-scorer in white-ball cricket (ODIs + T20Is).

He got to the milestone with a trademark flick against Nathan Ellis on the last ball of the 37th over. It got him to 68 runs and 14,249 in ODIs. Add his 4188 in T20Is, and that took him to 18,437. Tendulkar, meanwhile, scored almost all of his runs in the 50-over format and ten in T20Is, but since his retirement, he carried the distinction of being the top run-getter in all white-ball cricket.

Most Runs In White-Ball International Cricket

Kohli concluded with 74 runs, remaining not out after 81 deliveries as India finished the chase of 237 runs in 39 overs to avoid a series white-wash at the hands of the Aussies. His long-time partner, Rohit Sharma, remained unbeaten at the other end with 121 runs off 125 balls, laced with 13 fours and three sixes. He remained fourth on the list behind Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara on the same list, but narrowed the gap to only 88 runs.

Rohit, Kohli put up a brilliant swan song

As they rolled back the years with their knock, India rollicked to a commanding nine-wicket win over Australia in the dead-rubber clash. Chasing 237, Rohit and Kohli shared a majestic 168-run stand after Shubman Gill’s early exit, delighting the Sydney crowd in what could be their final outing Down Under.

Rohit’s 50th international hundred, his 33rd in ODIs, was a masterclass in timing and aggression, while Kohli, after two ducks, rediscovered his rhythm with characteristic precision.

Earlier, Harshit Rana (4/39) spearheaded a disciplined bowling display as Australia managed just 236, with Matt Renshaw (56) the lone resistance. India’s fielding shone too, highlighted by brilliant catches from Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. Though Australia clinched the series 2–1, the night belonged to Rohit and Kohli, two greats scripting a farewell act worthy of their legacy.

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