Virat Kohli Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar as All-Time White-Ball Runs Leader

Mumbai / October 26, 2025 — In a landmark achievement, Virat Kohli has climbed to the top of the all-time white-ball cricket run-scorers list, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.

The Milestone

According to reports, Virat Kohli now holds the highest aggregate of runs in white-ball international cricket (ODIs + T20Is), overtaking Tendulkar’s longstanding mark.

The record-breaking moment came during a fixture against Australia, where Kohli's latest innings took him past Tendulkar’s total.

Significance of the Feat

Sachin Tendulkar’s white-ball record stood for years as a benchmark for batting excellence; Kohli’s achievement underlines his consistent performance across both ODI and T20 formats.

For cricket fans globally, this milestone cements Kohli’s legacy among the sport’s all-time greats — bridging power-hitting with technical finesse in white-ball cricket.
The record also reflects the evolution of the modern game: more matches, more aggressive scoring, and longer careers mean new statistical frontiers are being reached.

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 What Next?

With this record achieved, attention will now shift to Kohli’s pace in converting more innings into centuries and his fitness/availability in the coming series.

Comparisons between eras — Tendulkar’s time vs. Kohli’s era — will intensify, with analysts focusing on contextual factors (number of games played, strike rates, formats).

For younger players watching, this sets a new benchmark of “runs in white-ball internationals” to aim at — a sign that long-term consistency is rewarded.