Twitter reacts as Virat Kohli hits 47th ODI century and reaches 13,000 ODI runs

Virat Kohli becomes the fastest batter to score 13,000 ODI runs.

In the high-stakes super four clash of Asia Cup 2023 between cricketing powerhouses India and Pakistan, the world witnessed an electrifying showdown. The match, originally slated for a different day but rescheduled due to rain.

When the action finally began, India were at 147/2 after 24.1 overs. The intriguing part was that Virat Kohli, former Indian captain, stood just 98 runs away from etching his name into cricketing history as the fastest player to reach 13,000 runs in one-day internationals (ODIs).

Virat Kohli joined the list of batters to score 13,000 ODI runs ,the list includes Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara and Ricky Ponting. He took 267 innings to reach this feat.

With breaking this record Kohli also registered his 47th ODI century in the same match. He is currently batting with KL Rahul who also scored a 100 in the same match. And both have registered a partnership of over 200 runs. Virat Kohli ended with a score of 122 runs in 94 balls.

As social media exploded with congratulatory messages and admiration, one thing was certain, cricket had witnessed a historic milestone that would be celebrated for generations to come. Virat Kohli's legacy as one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time had been firmly established, and fans were left in awe of his remarkable achievement as the fastest to reach 13,000 runs in the ODI format.

Twitter reacts after Virat Kohli becomes the fastest batter score 13000 ODI runs: