Virat Kohli continued his dominance on the cricket field, reaching a monumental milestone during the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai. He became the second Indian batsman to cross the 12,000 international run mark while playing on home soil. This remarkable achievement places him alongside the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who holds the record with 14,192 runs.
Kohli’s journey to this prestigious milestone has been marked by sheer brilliance and consistency. He has amassed an impressive total of 12,006 runs at home, having scored 4161 runs in Tests, 6268 runs in ODIs, and 1577 runs in T20Is.
This remarkable achievement further solidifies Kohli’s position as one of India’s greatest batsmen. His inclusion in the exclusive club of players who have crossed the 12,000-run mark at home emphasizes his incredible consistency and dominance.
Here’s a look at the top five batsmen with the most international runs scored at home:
1. Sachin Tendulkar – 14,192 runs
2. Ricky Ponting – 13,117 runs
3. Jacques Kallis – 12,305 runs
4. Kumar Sangakkara – 12,043 runs
5. Virat Kohli – 12,006 runs*
As Kohli continues his journey in the world of cricket, it’s clear that he’s leaving an enduring legacy, cementing his place among the greatest batsmen of all time.
