In a historic moment during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Australia in Chennai, Virat Kohli etched his name into the annals of cricket history by breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s remarkable record. Kohli’s stellar performance included a gritty half-century that not only guided India to victory but also made him the highest run-scorer for the Indian cricket team in ICC limited-over tournaments, which encompass the World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy.
Previously, the record was held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who amassed 2718 runs in 58 appearances. However, Kohli’s outstanding career achievements now boast 2785 runs in 64 appearances, solidifying his position as one of cricket’s greats.
Here is the updated list of top run-scorers for India in ICC limited-over tournaments:
- Virat Kohli: 2785 runs (64 Innings)*
- Sachin Tendulkar: 2719 runs (58 Innings)
- Rohit Sharma: 2422 runs (64 Innings)
- Yuvraj Singh: 1707 runs (62 Innings)
- Sourav Ganguly: 1671 runs (32 Innings)
Kohli’s performance in the crucial match against Australia showcased his exceptional skills, as he crafted a masterly 85 runs. This stellar innings paved the way for India’s six-wicket victory. During this match, Kohli found a dependable partner in KL Rahul, who contributed an unbeaten 97 runs off 115 balls. Their impressive partnership of 165 runs ensured that the target of 200 runs appeared achievable, despite the initial challenges faced by the Indian team, which saw three top-order batsmen dismissed without scoring.
India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, acknowledged the significance of Rahul and Kohli’s partnership in the post-match remarks. He praised their approach to the chase and highlighted the importance of adapting to different conditions in upcoming matches.
The support provided by India’s spinners was equally instrumental in securing the team’s victory. Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Kuldeep Yadav combined their efforts to create difficulties for the Australian batsmen, eventually bowling them out for 199 runs in 49.3 overs.
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