The second day of the first Test match in Chennai against Bangladesh saw former Indian captain Virat Kohli creating history as he became only the second batter to exceed 12000 runs at home ground. This remarkable achievement places him at par with great Sachin Tendulkar.
That landmark was achieved towards the latter stages of the match when Kohli made this mark and established himself as one of the finest batsmen in Indian cricket’s history. With mind-boggling numbers for an Indian on domestic soil, his remarkable ability, dependability and supremacy have all been proven by him.
Rising to the pinnacle of cricketing greatness, the former captain of India keeps smashing records. The achievement of Kohli demonstrates both his steadfast commitment to the game and his capacity to excel under familiar circumstances.
Inspiring a new generation of cricket players, this achievement enhances Kohli’s legacy. Cricket fans around the world are excitedly awaiting his next big win as he keeps making runs.
Virat Kohli’s 12,000+ runs came at an average of 58.84:
In his 219th game for the Indian cricket team, veteran batsman Virat Kohli struck a significant milestone by scoring more than 12,000 runs. He just retired from the T20I format, therefore, this accomplishment follows.
With over 12,000 runs at an average of 58.84, 38 hundreds, and 59 half-centuries, Kohli’s stats are really outstanding. Being one of India’s best batsmen is confirmed by his remarkable average and century total, which show off his proficiency in domestic conditions.
The famous Sachin Tendulkar, on the other hand, retired with 14,192 runs at an average of 50.32 from 258 matches. Tendulkar’s remarkable record in Indian conditions consists of 42 centuries and 70 half-centuries. With this accomplishment, Kohli is now second only to Tendulkar, demonstrating his lasting influence on Indian cricket. Kohli’s reputation as a cricket legend just gets stronger as he performs better and better.
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