Virat Kohli Crosses 15,000 ODI Runs Milestone in Thiruvananthapuram
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli became only the second batter in One-Day International (ODI) history to cross the 15,000-run mark. He achieved this milestone against the West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Kohli sits behind Sachin Tendulkar, who remains the all-time leading run-scorer in ODI cricket.
What happened
India played the West Indies in the first One-Day International of a three-match bilateral series on 27 September 2026 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Batting first, the West Indies scored 295 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 50 overs, anchored by a maiden ODI century from Justin Greaves (101) and 58 runs off 43 balls from Amir Jangoo. Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler for India, taking 4 wickets for 40 runs on his return to the ODI format.
Needing 59 runs prior to the match to reach the 15,000-run threshold, Virat Kohli reached the milestone during the 29th over of India's chase by hitting a boundary off West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph. Kohli remained unbeaten on 139 runs off 88 balls, including 10 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 157.95. This knock marked his 55th ODI century and his 86th international century across all formats, taking his career ODI run aggregate to 15,080 runs.
Kohli reached the 15,000-run mark in 303 innings (315 matches), becoming only the second cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs in 452 innings) to surpass the milestone. The match was also Kohli's 44th ODI appearance against the West Indies, overtaking Mohammad Azharuddin's tally of 43 matches to make him India's most-capped player against the West Indies. Captain Shubman Gill contributed 110 runs off 108 balls (his 10th ODI century) and shared a 151-run partnership with Kohli, while Rohit Sharma added 32 runs in an opening stand of 74. India finished at 300 for 2 in 41.4 overs, winning by 8 wickets with 50 balls to spare to secure a 1–0 series lead.
Important dates
| 1st ODI: India vs West Indies (Milestone Achieved) | 27 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Record Verified and Reported | 28 September 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- All-Time Leading ODI Run Scorers: Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 18,426 runs; Virat Kohli (India) – 15,080 runs; Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 14,234 runs; Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 13,704 runs; Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 13,430 runs.
- Greenfield International Stadium is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Sachin Tendulkar's all-time ODI record stands at 18,426 runs from 463 matches (452 innings).
What candidates should do
- Note the exact milestones, venues, and opposing teams for upcoming competitive exams, as sports records are standard questions in general awareness sections.
- Memorise the order of top ODI run-scorers and key stadium locations across Indian states for static GK revision.
PrepZen analysis
Sports milestones and individual records form an important part of the Current Affairs and General Awareness syllabus for exams like SSC CGL, CHSL, RRB NTPC, and Banking tests. Questions are frequently framed around records broken, venue names, opposing teams, and historical rankings.
Candidates should focus on the comparative statistics: only two players in cricket history have breached 15,000 runs in the 50-over format. Questions may ask for the venue (Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram), the bowler bowled to when reaching the mark (Alzarri Joseph), or the list of players holding top ranks in international run aggregates.
Practice questions
Q1. Who is the leading run-scorer in Men's One-Day International (ODI) cricket history, standing ahead of Virat Kohli?
Q2. At which stadium did Virat Kohli cross the 15,000 ODI runs milestone against the West Indies in September 2026?
Q3. Whose record of 43 matches did Virat Kohli surpass to become India's most-capped ODI player against the West Indies?
He is only the second cricketer in ODI history to achieve this milestone.
He ranks behind Sachin Tendulkar, the all-time leader with 18,426 runs.
Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
🎯 Key Point: Virat Kohli becomes second cricketer to surpass 15,000 ODI runs.
FAQs
How many batters have scored 15,000 runs in One-Day International cricket?
Only two batters have crossed 15,000 runs in ODI cricket history: Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs) and Virat Kohli (15,080 runs).
Where is the Greenfield International Stadium situated?
The Greenfield International Stadium is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
How many innings did Virat Kohli take to reach 15,000 ODI runs?
Virat Kohli reached 15,000 ODI runs in 303 innings across 315 matches.
How many centuries did Virat Kohli have after reaching the 15,000 ODI run mark?
Following his unbeaten 139, Virat Kohli reached 55 ODI centuries and 86 international centuries across all formats.
Official sources
- icc-cricket.com (www.icc-cricket.com) Official
- thehindu.com (www.thehindu.com)
- gulfnews.com (gulfnews.com)
- wikipedia.org (en.wikipedia.org)
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