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Kohli Becomes First Batter to Score 13,000 ODI Runs at Number 3
Virat Kohli etched his name further into cricket history by becoming the first batter to accumulate 13,000 One-Day International runs while batting at the number three position. The milestone came during India's opening ODI against New Zealand in Auckland.
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Kohli achieved the historic feat during the first match of the ODI series against the hosts, reinforcing his status as one of cricket's greatest middle-order batters. The Indian star's prolific scoring record at the number three slot has been instrumental in shaping numerous victories for his nation across the 50-over format.
The record underscores Kohli's consistency and dominance in the position since his rise to international prominence. Over his career spanning more than a decade, he has redefined expectations for middle-order batters in ODIs, combining aggressive stroke-play with technical soundness.
Kohli's achievement places him in an elite company of cricket legends. His milestone surpasses the records held by previous greats who have accumulated substantial runs at number three, including former Australian captain Ricky Ponting. The accumulation of runs at a single position reflects not only individual excellence but also the depth of experience Kohli brings to India's batting lineup.
The record comes at a significant juncture in the ODI series, as India looks to mount a strong challenge against New Zealand. Kohli's continued performance at the crease remains crucial to India's fortunes in the limited-overs format, where he continues to demonstrate why he is regarded as one of the finest contemporary batters in international cricket.