Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has etched his name further into the record books, becoming the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket across all formats. This significant achievement came on January 11, 2026, during the first One Day International (ODI) match against New Zealand in Vadodara, where Kohli scored a match-winning 93 runs. In this historic innings, Kohli surpassed Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara's tally of 28,016 international runs, establishing himself at the second position in the all-time list. Furthermore, Kohli broke another monumental record previously held by Sachin Tendulkar, becoming the fastest player to reach 28,000 international runs. He achieved this milestone in just 624 innings, eclipsing Tendulkar's record of 644 innings. This performance underscores Kohli's consistent dominance and longevity in the sport since his international debut in 2008. While Kohli now holds the record for being the second-highest scorer and the fastest to 28,000 runs, Sachin Tendulkar continues to hold the record for the most international runs overall, with 34,357 runs. The match also saw India successfully chase down a target of 301 runs with four wickets and six balls to spare, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand.