Fastest Players To Score 14,000 ODI Runs

One Day International (ODI) cricket has witnessed some of the finest players in history. Scoring runs at a rapid pace is a rare achievement, and only a few have managed to do it consistently. Recently, Virat Kohli joined an elite list of players who have reached 14,000 ODI runs in record time.

Only three players have crossed 14,000 ODI runs at a remarkable pace.
Virat Kohli holds the record for being the fastest to achieve this feat.
Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara are the other two players on the list.

3. Kumar Sangakkara – 378 Innings

Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara became the third-fastest to score 14,000 ODI runs. He achieved this milestone in his 378th innings in 2015 against Australia in Sydney. Sangakkara had an illustrious career, scoring 14,234 runs in 404 ODIs. His consistency and ability to anchor an innings made him one of the greatest batsmen in history.

2. Sachin Tendulkar – 350 Innings

Known as the God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar reached 14,000 runs in just 350 innings from 359 matches. He achieved this milestone against Pakistan in 2006 in Peshawar. Tendulkar scored a magnificent century in that match, although India ended up losing. By the end of his career, he had amassed 18,426 ODI runs at an average of 44.83. His contribution to cricket remains unparalleled.

1. Virat Kohli – 287 Innings*

Virat Kohli has now become the fastest player to score 14,000 ODI runs, achieving this in just 287 innings. This milestone came in his 299th ODI match against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025. Kohli’s consistency, aggression, and hunger for runs make him one of the best batsmen in modern cricket. With an average of 57.78 and a strike rate of 93.43, he has already registered 50 centuries, the most by any player in ODIs.

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Comparison – Fastest to 14,000 ODI Runs

Player	Innings Taken	Matches Played	Year Achieved	Opponent
Virat Kohli	287	299	2025	Pakistan
Sachin Tendulkar	350	359	2006	Pakistan
Kumar Sangakkara	378	402	2015	Australia

Why is Kohli’s Record Special?

Faster than Legends: Kohli achieved the feat 63 innings quicker than Tendulkar and 91 innings ahead of Sangakkara.
Highest ODI Average: His average of 57.78 is superior to many great players.
50 ODI Centuries: He has the most centuries in ODI history, surpassing Tendulkar’s 49.

Virat Kohli’s record-breaking feat cements his place among cricket’s greatest. With every game, he continues to push boundaries and set new standards. Fans eagerly await his future milestones as he continues his incredible career.

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