King Kohli becomes fastest batter to reach 14,000 runs in ODI cricket

Cricket great Virat Kohli became the fastest batter and third man to reach 14,000 runs in One-Day International (ODI) cricket on Sunday night, before going on to hit a record-extending 51st century in the ODI format.

Kohli started the day on 13,985 runs and was batting in his 287th innings in India's Group A game against Pakistan at the Champions Trophy.

He powered the chase to finish on 100 not out as India beat Pakistan by six wickets with 45 balls remaining.

India's Sachin Tendulkar was the previous quickest batter to reach 14,000 ODI runs, taking 350 innings. Tendulkar still tops the overall ODI runs scored with 18,426 in 452 innings.

Virat Kohli celebrates after reaching his half century. Reuters

Another retired batting great, Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara, finished his career with 14,234 runs in 380 innings.

India and Pakistan played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium despite Pakistan hosting the tournament because India is playing its league games - and potential knockout matches - in the United Arab Emirates.

Associated Press