India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: India’s batting stalwart Virat Kohli, known for his record-breaking performances and etching names in history books, will be eyeing to score big in the 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur for a chance to break several major records.
Despite a modest showing in the IND vs BAN Test series opener in Chennai, where he scored 23 runs across two innings, Kohli still achieved a notable milestone.
Kohli achieved a remarkable milestone in the Test series opener in Chennai, despite scoring only 23 runs across both innings. In the second innings, he added 17 runs to surpass 12,000 runs in international cricket at home, becoming the second Indian player after Sachin Tendulkar to reach this landmark. This feat came in Kohli’s 219th match for Team India.
Most runs in international cricket:
- Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 34,357
- Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 28,016
- Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 27,483
- Virat Kohli (India) – 26,965
- Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 25,957
India’s veteran batter stands on the cusp of history in the second Test, poised to become the fastest batter to reach 27,000 international runs. With 26,965 runs in 534 matches, Kohli needs just 35 runs in Kanpur to achieve this milestone. If successful, he’ll join an elite group of three batters – Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, and Ricky Ponting – who have surpassed 27,000 runs in international cricket.
Tendulkar reached 27,000 runs in a record 623 innings. Kohli, having batted 593 times, is poised to potentially break this record.
In the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh, Kohli aims to eclipse Sachin Tendulkar’s Test catch record of 115, needing just three more to overtake him. He also approaches a landmark 1,000 Test fours, requiring seven additional boundaries to reach this impressive milestone.
