Virat Kohli Surpasses Sourav Ganguly in ODI Appearances

A New Milestone for Kohli

In a remarkable achievement, Virat Kohli added yet another accolade to his illustrious career. During the first match of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, he officially surpassed former captain Sourav Ganguly to become the Indian player with the fifth-highest number of One Day International (ODI) appearances.

Kohli’s ODI Career Stats

Kohli marked his 309th ODI appearance, moving ahead of Ganguly, who concluded his career with 308 ODIs. The list of top Indian players with the most ODI appearances now includes:

• Sachin Tendulkar: 463 ODIs
• MS Dhoni: 347 ODIs
• Rahul Dravid: 340 ODIs
• Mohammad Azharuddin: 334 ODIs
• Virat Kohli: 309 ODIs
• Sourav Ganguly: 308 ODIs

Given Kohli’s exceptional fitness levels and strategic workload management, he is likely to climb higher on this elite list in the near future.

Focus on the 2027 ODI World Cup

At 36 years old, Kohli’s focus is firmly on the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. With his current form and dedication, he is expected to surpass both Mohammad Azharuddin and Rahul Dravid on the ODI appearances chart in the coming matches.

Kohli’s Run-Scoring Acumen

Kohli’s ambition doesn’t stop at appearances. As he enters the New Zealand series with an impressive total of 27,975 international runs, he is closing in on becoming the second-highest run-scorer in cricket history across all formats. He needs just 42 more runs to overtake the legendary Sri Lankan player Kumar Sangakkara, who holds 28,016 runs, placing Kohli just behind Sachin Tendulkar at the top.

Summary

Virat Kohli continues to set benchmarks in cricket, both in terms of appearances and runs scored. As he gears up for his future endeavors, fans and analysts eagerly await his next record-breaking feats.