February 23rd 2025.
In a thrilling match against Pakistan at the Champions Trophy in Dubai, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli made history yet again. He became the fastest player to reach 14,000 runs in One-Day Internationals, beating out the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara. Kohli achieved this incredible feat in just 287 innings, surpassing Tendulkar's record of 350 innings and Sangakkara's 378 innings.
It was an exciting moment for Kohli and his fans as he only needed 15 runs to reach the milestone. He effortlessly hit a four through covers off Haris Rauf in the 13th over, solidifying his place as one of the greatest ODI players of all time. This is not the first time Kohli has broken records in ODI cricket. In fact, he also holds the record for the fastest to reach 13,000 runs, achieving it in September 2023 against Pakistan in Colombo during the Asia Cup.
But scoring runs is not the only thing Kohli excels at. He is also a remarkable fielder, and in the match against Pakistan, he surpassed former captain Mohammad Azharuddin's record for the most catches by an Indian fielder. With his 157th catch in his 299th ODI, Kohli proved that he is not only a force to be reckoned with in batting, but also in fielding. Azharuddin had previously held the record with 156 catches in 334 ODIs between 1985-2000.
Kohli's fielding skills were on display when he took a forward diving catch to dismiss Pakistan's Naseem Shah off Kuldeep Yadav's delivery. He then followed it up with his 158th catch of the match, grabbing a catch at deep midwicket to dismiss Khushdil Shah off Harshit Rana. It was a proud moment for Kohli and his team as they played an intense game against their rivals.
Kohli's achievements in ODI cricket are unparalleled. He already holds the record for scoring the most centuries in this format, surpassing his idol Tendulkar during the 2023 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in Mumbai. With each match, Kohli continues to make his mark in the world of cricket and inspire future generations of players.
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