Virat Kohli Shatters Sachin Tendulkar's Record - 27,000 Runs Milestone

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. Kohli became the fastest player to reach 27,000 international runs, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record of 623 innings by accomplishing the feat in just 594 innings. This milestone makes Kohli the only cricketer to achieve this in under 600 innings.

Fastest to 27,000 International Runs

• 594 innings – Virat Kohli
• 623 innings – Sachin Tendulkar
• 648 innings – Kumar Sangakkara
• 650 innings – Ricky Ponting

Kohli's incredible performance came during India's first innings, which saw a rapid pace of scoring. India's approach was likened to England's "Bazball" style by former England captain Michael Vaughan. The aggressive play style was evident as openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Rohit Sharma set the tone early on, helping India post a total of 285/9 in just 34.4 overs.

Aggressive Batting Display

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, India's scoring rate remained high. Jaiswal led the charge with a 31-ball half-century, while Rohit contributed a quick 23 runs off 11 balls. Other notable contributions included Shubman Gill (39), Virat Kohli (47), and KL Rahul (68), all playing with a high strike rate.

India's Quickfire Stand

• Yashasvi Jaiswal: 72 off 51 balls
• Rohit Sharma: 23 off 11 balls
• KL Rahul: 68 off 55 balls

India declared their first innings at 285/9, securing a 52-run lead over Bangladesh, who were bowled out for 233. This aggressive approach was necessary given the rain-affected match, which saw two days of play washed out.

Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking Performance

Virat Kohli's achievement of 27,000 runs adds to his already impressive career statistics. With over 8,870 runs in Tests, 13,906 runs in ODIs, and 4,188 runs in T20Is, Kohli continues to set benchmarks in international cricket.

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah praised Kohli's passion, consistency, and hunger for excellence, congratulating him on this massive feat.

Future Prospects

India's dominant performance in this series strengthens their position at the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) table. A 2-0 series win against Bangladesh will further bolster their bid for a third consecutive WTC final appearance.

However, if the Kanpur Test ends in a draw, India will face the challenge of winning five of their remaining eight matches in the current WTC cycle to secure their spot in the final.

Looking Ahead

Following the Bangladesh series, India will host New Zealand for a three-Test series in October before heading to Australia for a five-Test tour. Kohli's form and India's aggressive strategy will be crucial as they aim to maintain their top spot in the WTC standings.