Virat Kohli Climbs to 2nd in All-Time International Run-Scorers List
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News18•11-01-2026, 19:48
Virat Kohli Climbs to 2nd in All-Time International Run-Scorers List
- •Virat Kohli surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket.
- •Kohli achieved this milestone in his 556th match, maintaining a stellar average of 52.58.
- •He now has 84 centuries and 318 sixes, solidifying his position as a prolific modern batter.
- •Sachin Tendulkar remains the highest run-scorer with 34,357 runs and 100 international centuries.
- •Other notable players in the top 10 include Ricky Ponting, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid, Brian Lara, Joe Root, and Sanath Jayasuriya.
Why It Matters: Virat Kohli is now the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket, trailing only Sachin Tendulkar.
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