India’s run-machine Virat Kohli unlocked yet another milestone in his career as he breached the 13,000 run mark in ODIs. The former Indian skipper scored a well-paced century as he reached the milestone. Kohli is now just a few runs behind Sanath Jayasuriya to become the 4th highest run-getter in ODIs.
As the play resumed in Colombo on the reserve day, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli set the ball rolling for India. Virat Kohli first brought up his 66th fifty in a slow and smooth manner following which he accelerated his innings.
Virat Kohli reaches 13,000 ODI runs
Virat Kohli unlocked the new milestone a few runs short of his 47th international century. Meanwhile, KL Rahul also scored his first hundred as he returned to the side after injury.
The former Indian skipper finished his innings with a 122-run knock studded with nine fours and three sixes. India has set a target of 357 runs for Pakistan in the second round of IND vs PAK at Asia Cup 2023. With this remarkable feat, Virat Kohli is also the fastest to get to 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000 and 13,000 ODI runs.
Top 5 run getters in ODIs
| Position | Name | Matches | Runs |
| 1. | Sachin Tendulkar | 463 | 18426 |
| 2. | Kumar Sangakkara | 404 | 14234 |
| 3. | Ricky Ponting | 365 | 13704 |
| 4. | Sanath Jayasuriya | 445 | 13430 |
| 5. | Virat Kohli | 278 | 13001 |
Asia Cup 2023: IND vs PAK
Starting off the reserve day with a bang after rain initially delayed the start of play, KL Rahul got off too a quick start. Virat Kohli soon joined the party as the two Indian batsmen took all Pakistan bowlers to the cleaners. Barring Naseem Shah, all the bowlers were targeted by the duo of Kohli and Rahul, allowing India to set a mammoth target for Pakistan.
Earlier on Sunday, Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan put up an opening stand of well over 100 runs. Having been asked to bat first, the Indian skipper and the wicketkeeper-batsman went on the attack mode right from the first over, setting a tone to this high-voltage IND vs PAK clash. Both openers registered their half-centuries before departing to the pavilion.
Editor's Pick
Cricket
Virat Kohli vs rest of RCB: Why Bengaluru has just one "safe" choice for captain in IPL 2025
Top Stories
