Kohli Eyes Historic Landmark: Just 25 Runs Away From Toppling Tendulkar’s World Record

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Virat Kohli is set to become the first batter to surpass 28,000 runs in international cricket. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the record. According to stats, the star batter is only 25 runs away from this historic milestone.

Kohli is expected to achieve this score in India's upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, which will make him the fastest batter to score 28,000 runs. 

Chasing the Master Blaster’s Ultimate Milestone

Virat Kohli scored 27,975 runs in 623 innings, while Tendulkar reached the same mark in 644 innings. The former retired from Test cricket in May 2025 and is now focusing mainly on the one-day format. This milestone shows his amazing speed and focus. 

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Kohli has been an active part of the sport for 17 years now. He reached this target in 15 years, while other players needed 20 years or more. This shows how modern fitness has changed the biological clock for athletes. Kohli has matched high volume with incredible speed and is not just a successor to Tendulkar.

A Look at the Comparison: Kohli vs. Tendulkar Stats

The stats for these two legends show different strengths. Tendulkar ended his career with 34,357 total runs and 100 centuries. He scored 18,426 runs in 463 one-day matches. On the other hand, Kohli has already passed Tendulkar for the most one-day centuries. He currently has 53 centuries in the format and a one-day average of over 58. Tendulkar’s average in the same format was 44.83.

In Test cricket, Tendulkar leads with 15,921 runs and 51 centuries. Kohli finished his Test career with 9,230 runs and 30 centuries. Both players changed the game in their own way.

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However, comparisons often ignore the different tools used in each era. Tendulkar played before the DRS system was common, while Kohli mastered the fast-paced style of the T20 era. Virat Kohli's record in successful chases is the most important stat. It shows a psychological change in Indian cricket. Tendulkar gave fans the hope that India could compete, whereas Kohli gave fans the certainty that India would win.