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After two consecutive zero scores, this performance marks Kohli’s return. His half-century not only broke personal records but also gave Team India a mental edge.
Virat Kohli smashes Sachin’s record
New Delhi: Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli set another cricket record with his stellar performance in the third and final ODI against Australia. After two consecutive ducks, Kohli came out on the field in Sydney and completed his half-century. This was his 305th ODI match. After scoring the first run, Kohli celebrated by raising his fist to express his victory.
During this match, Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for most 50+ scores in ODI chases. Kohli has now scored 70 50+ runs, while Sachin had fewer than this record. With this, Kohli surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history.
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18,426 – Sachin Tendulkar (452 innings)
14,235 – Virat Kohli (293 innings)
14,234 – Kumar Sangakkara (380 innings)
13,704 – Ricky Ponting (365 innings)
13,430 – Sanath Jayasuriya (433 innings)
Earlier, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan had urged Virat Kohli to focus on strike rotation to help the team perform better in the final ODI. Speaking to JioStar, he said,
"Virat Kohli's form is crucial for the team. He should continue to rotate the strike and score runs consistently. Once he starts doing that, it will be difficult for any opposition to stop him."
Irfan emphasized Kohli's strategy, saying that once the runs start coming, there will be no need to look back.
After two consecutive zero scores, this performance marks Kohli's return. His half-century not only broke personal records but also gave Team India a mental edge. This sends a clear message to fans and the team that Virat is back in form, increasing the team's chances of success in the upcoming matches.
