Virat Kohli scripted another major chapter in his ODI career on Sunday, September 27, 2026, during India’s first ODI against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. The star batter became only the second player in men’s ODI cricket to reach 15,000 runs, achieving the feat 74 innings faster than Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli reached the landmark in his 303rd ODI innings, while Tendulkar had completed 15,000 ODI runs in his 377th innings in 2007. The milestone came when Kohli hit a boundary off Alzarri Joseph during India’s chase. Key Highlights Virat Kohli became only the second batter to score 15,000 ODI runs. He achieved the milestone in 303 innings. Sachin Tendulkar had reached 15,000 runs in 377 innings. Kohli became the fastest batter to the 15,000-run mark in ODI cricket. He later hit his 55th ODI century and finished unbeaten on 139. India defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI. Virat Kohli Completes 15,000 ODI Runs Virat Kohli entered the India vs West Indies first ODI needing 59 runs to complete 15,000 ODI runs. He reached the target during India’s chase at the Greenfield International Stadium. With the achievement, Kohli joined Sachin Tendulkar as the only two batters in ODI history to cross the 15,000-run mark. The achievement also gave Kohli another record. He got to 15,000 ODI runs in 303 innings, compared with Tendulkar’s 377 innings, meaning Kohli reached the landmark 74 innings earlier. Kohli vs Sachin: 15,000 ODI Runs Sachin Tendulkar remains the leading run-scorer in ODI history with 18,426 runs. Kohli moved to 15,000 runs and became the second-highest run-scorer in the format when he completed the milestone. The comparison highlights the different timelines of the two Indian batting greats. While Tendulkar took 377 innings to reach 15,000 runs, Kohli achieved the figure in 303 innings. Virat Kohli Adds Another Record Against West Indies Kohli’s milestone was followed by another significant achievement during the same innings. He went on to score an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls, including nine sixes, and registered his 55th ODI century. Shubman Gill also scored a century as India chased West Indies’ total of 295 for seven. India completed the chase with 50 balls remaining and won the opening match of the three-game ODI series by eight wickets. Virat Kohli ODI Record Continues to Grow The 15,000-run milestone adds to Kohli’s long list of ODI records. He now has 15,000-plus runs in the format, while Tendulkar remains ahead in total career runs. Kohli’s latest achievement also comes as India prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The first ODI against West Indies therefore became another memorable occasion in the batter’s international career
