In a historic moment during the Cricket World Cup 2023, Virat Kohli displayed his brilliance as he surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s monumental record. The momentous occasion unfolded during the thrilling clash between India and Australia in Chennai. Kohli’s remarkable innings, characterized by his determination and skill, led India to victory. In the process, he etched his name in cricket history by becoming the highest run-scorer for the Indian cricket team in ICC limited-over tournaments, including the World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy. This prestigious record was previously held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who amassed 2718 runs in 58 appearances. Kohli’s extraordinary feat now stands at 2785 runs in 64 appearances.
Most Runs for India in ICC Limited-Over Tournaments
2785 – Virat Kohli (64 Innings)*
2719 – Sachin Tendulkar (58)
2422 – Rohit Sharma (64)
1707 – Yuvraj Singh (62)
1671 – Sourav Ganguly (32)
Virat Kohli’s remarkable innings, filled with resilience and precision, rescued the Indian team from a precarious situation in their World Cup opener against Australia. His masterful knock of 85 runs paved the way for India’s six-wicket triumph. Kohli found a dependable partner in the composed KL Rahul, who remained unbeaten with an impressive 97 runs off 115 balls. Together, their monumental partnership of 165 runs transformed the challenging target of 200 runs into a comfortable victory. Despite the testing pitch conditions, they ensured India’s win, although it took 41.2 overs to achieve the target.
Rohit Sharma’s Praise
India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, lauded the remarkable partnership between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul that steered the team to victory. Despite a nervous start, Rohit acknowledged the exceptional performance of both batsmen. He emphasized the importance of adapting to various conditions, especially in different venues, as a crucial aspect of the tournament. Rohit Sharma’s praise for Kohli and Rahul’s outstanding efforts highlighted their pivotal role in securing the victory.
While Kohli’s batting heroics shone brightly, India’s spinners played an equally crucial role in clinching the two points. Ravindra Jadeja’s exceptional performance, with figures of 3/28 in 10 overs, combined with the efforts of Ravichandran Ashwin (2/34 in 10 overs) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/42 in 10 overs), created a formidable bowling attack. Together, they made life exceedingly challenging for the Australian batsmen, ultimately leading to their dismissal for a modest total of 199 runs in 49.3 overs.
