Virat Kohli breaks Record for Most Runs in ODI World Cup

During India’s semi-final match against New Zealand, Virat Kohli broke the record for the most runs scored an ODI World Cup campaign.

Virat Kohli breaks Record for Most Runs in ODI World Cup f

"Breaking God's record is fun for VIRAT Kohli."

Virat Kohli has become the highest run-scorer in an ODI World Cup campaign.

India is playing New Zealand for a place in the World Cup final on November 19, 2023.

India put on a strong batting display against New Zealand and throughout the World Cup, Kohli has been excellent.

His semi-final display was also impressive and it was made all the better by breaking several records.

Among them is scoring the most runs in a single ODI World Cup.

He went past Sachin Tendulkar’s mark of 673 runs, a record which had stood for 20 years.

Kohli broke the record with a single against Glenn Phillips.

Cricket fans congratulated Virat Kohli on the achievement, with his IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore tweeting:

“A supreme record that stood for 20 years has finally been eclipsed.

“Virat overtakes his idol Sachin for Most Runs in a single World Cup edition!”

One fan wrote: “Most runs in a single World Cup edition: Virat Kohli – 674*. Sachin Tendulkar – 673.

“Breaking God’s record is fun for VIRAT Kohli.”

Another said: “Setting records ablaze, he’s now the highest run-scorer in a single edition of the 48-year-old World Cups.”

One comment read: “Hail to the king.”

Virat Kohli also became only the third Indian batter to score 600 runs in a World Cup campaign.

It was also Kohli’s eighth fifty+ score of the 2023 World Cup, the most anyone has ever managed in a single tournament.

He went past the record of seven fifty+ knocks, previously jointly held by Sachin (2003) and Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan (2019).

Kohli has also surpassed Australia’s Ricky Ponting on the all-time ODI runs leaderboard.

His score currently stands at 13,707 and is expected to continue rising. Sachin Tendulkar leads the way with 18,426.

During the match, he reached a record 50th ODI century, causing the crowd to erupt.

Before the semi-final match, Virat Kohli met with David Beckham and Tendulkar, where the trio enjoyed a short kickabout.

Beckham has been in India as part of his role as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, a position that he has held since 2005.

The former England captain began his Indian journey with a trip to Gujarat, where he showed off his cricket skills and spent time with children in the area.

Speaking about the visit, Beckham said:

“The energy and innovation I have seen here has been so inspiring.”

India is currently on course to reach the final.

Lead Editor Dhiren is our news and content editor who loves all things football. He also has a passion for gaming and watching films. His motto is to "Live life one day at a time".




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