Virat Kohli Creates History in ODI Cricket

Team India star batter Virat Kohli achieved a remarkable milestone during the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. He became the first batter in the history of ODI cricket to score 13,000 runs while batting at the No. 3 position. Kohli needed just 12 runs before the match to reach this historic landmark. During India's 186-run chase, he completed the required 12 runs off his 13th delivery, creating history. The achievement received a tremendous response from fans at Eden Park, who celebrated the milestone with loud cheers and applause.

Kohli now tops the list of highest run-scorers at No. 3 in ODI cricket, with former Australian captain Ricky Ponting occupying second place with 12,662 runs. Kohli has scored these runs at an impressive average of 61.55 and a strike rate of 95.4. His record at this position also includes 48 centuries and 69 half-centuries. Meanwhile, the overall record for the most runs at a specific batting position in ODI cricket belongs to Sachin Tendulkar. The legendary batter scored 15,310 runs as an opener. With his latest achievement, Kohli is moving closer to Sachin's all-time record.