Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone by reaching 16,000 List A runs during his comeback to the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Playing for Delhi against Andhra Pradesh at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence, Kohli accomplished this feat with his first run in the team’s pursuit of 299. This achievement solidifies his position as one of the top players in the 50-over format.
Kohli becomes only the second Indian cricketer, following Sachin Tendulkar, to achieve the milestone of 16,000 List A runs. At 37 years old, he now ranks as the ninth player globally to surpass this mark, joining the likes of cricketing greats such as Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, and Sir Vivian Richards.
Returning to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after almost a decade, Kohli’s presence was highly anticipated. His remarkable milestone of 16,000 List A runs marks a remarkable start to Delhi’s campaign in the tournament. Additionally, Kohli’s exceptional ODI record, where he is the second-highest run-scorer in history, further underscores his cricketing prowess.
Kohli’s career, which began in 2006 with his List A debut for Delhi in the Ranji One-Day Tournament, has been illustrious. With numerous standout performances in the 50-over format, Kohli’s consistency and excellence have made him a cricketing icon. His pursuit of Tendulkar’s record of 60 List A centuries, with Kohli currently holding 57, adds another layer of excitement to his remarkable career.
