History was scripted under the Mumbai lights as Virat Kohli blazed past 28,000 international runs—the quickest ever—propelling India to triumph over New Zealand in a high-stakes ODI.
Kohli’s knock was poetry in motion. Unfazed by early wickets, he built partnerships and exploded later, hammering the milestone with a signature cover drive. It took him just 594 matches, outpacing Kumar Sangakkara by a wide margin.
This achievement underscores Kohli’s dominance. A former captain who revitalized Indian cricket, his stats dazzle: over 14,000 ODI runs at 58 average, Test tons aplenty, T20 fireworks. Fitness fanaticism keeps him ahead of the curve.
Match context amplified the drama. New Zealand posted a competitive total, powered by fifties from Conway and Williamson. India’s reply was clinical—Kohli’s blitz turned pressure into pleasure. Spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep dismantled Kiwi hopes.
Kohli’s mindset shines through: ‘It’s about contributing to wins,’ he often says. This record fuels India’s campaign amid a packed schedule. Rivals beware—King Kohli is far from dethroned, promising more chapters in his epic saga.