Virat Kohli completes 6,500 runs in home ODIs: Key stats
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Indian batter Virat Kohli has unlocked yet another achievement in ODI cricket. He has become only the second batter with 6,500 ODI runs at home. Kohli reached the landmark in the 2nd ODI against South Africa at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. The 37-year-old joined Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar as the only two players with this feat. Here are the key stats.
Milestone
Kohli joins Tendulkar on this list
The 40th run from Kohli's blade in Raipur brought up the milestone. He completed 6,500 ODI runs at home in his 126th game (123 innings). Kohli joined Tendulkar, who bowed out with 6,976 runs from 164 home ODIs, averaging a fine 48.11. He hammered 20 tons and 38 half-centuries. In Raipur, Kohli slammed his 26th ODI ton at home, the most for a batter.
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Kohli slams his 2nd successive ODI hundred in ongoing series
In the Raipur ODI, Kohli powered India with a 195-run stand with Ruturaj Gaikwad. He raced to his 53rd ODI century. The 37-year-old scored a 93-ball 102 (7 fours and 2 sixes). He has now raced to 14,492 runs at 58.20 (50s: 75). At home, Kohli now owns 6,562 runs at 61.32. Apart from 26 tons, he has 34 fifties.
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A class apart!
No batter other than Kohli and Tendulkar has even 5,500 runs in home ODIs. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting trails Kohli on this list with 5,406 runs. Jacques Kallis is the only other player with 5,000-plus ODI runs at home.
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Most runs in successful chases at home
According to ESPNcricinfo, Kohli has the most runs in successful run-chases in home ODIs. He owns 2,710 runs at an incredible average of 82.12 in this regard (11 tons). Tendulkar follows Kohli with 2,308 runs.