Virat Kohli Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Record, Becomes Fastest to 16,000 List A Runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy

NEW DELHI: India cricket star Virat Kohli added another remarkable record to his illustrious career on Wednesday, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar to become the fastest player to reach 16,000 runs in men’s List A cricket.

Kohli achieved the milestone during the Vijay Hazare Trophy opener for Delhi, accomplishing the feat in just 330 innings, compared to Tendulkar’s 391 innings. This record further cements Kohli’s reputation as one of the most prolific run-scorers in cricket history.

Remarkably, Kohli now holds the record for fastest to reach every 1,000-run milestone from 10,000 onwards in List A cricket, highlighting his consistency and dominance over the years.

Fastest to 16,000 List A Runs:

Virat Kohli: 330 innings
Sachin Tendulkar: 391 innings
Gordon Greenidge: 422 innings
Ricky Ponting: 430 innings
Graham Gooch: 435 innings
Viv Richards: 435 innings
In the Delhi vs. Andhra Pradesh match, Kohli’s spectacular 131 off 101 balls, featuring three sixes and 14 fours, powered Delhi to chase down a target of 299 in just 37.4 overs. His innings not only showcased his classic timing and technique but also played a decisive role in securing the win for his team.

This achievement adds to Kohli’s ever-growing list of milestones, placing him firmly among cricket’s all-time greats and continuing the legacy of excellence in Indian cricket.