Kohli crossed the 15,000‑run mark with a four off Alzarri Joseph as India chased West Indies in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram. The 30‑over game saw the star finish with 15,002 runs.
His tally sits at 15,002 from 315 matches, 54 centuries and 80 fifties, an average of 58.83 and a strike rate above 94. Since October 2025 he has been the second‑highest run‑scorer in ODIs, surpassing Kumar Sangakkara.
The milestone came in a moment of thunder. As the ball skidded past mid‑wicket, the stands erupted, and Kohli lifted both arms in a silent salute to the roar.
Joining Tendulkar’s elite club, Kohli’s achievement cements his legacy as India’s premier one‑day batsman. The next leg of the series will test whether he can keep the momentum alive.