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Virat Kohli becomes fastest to score 25,000 runs in international cricket

NEW DELHI: Star India batter Virat Kohli on Sunday became the fastest to get to the 25,000-run mark in international cricket.

Kohli achieved the feat in 549 international matches across formats, surpassing legendary Sachin Tendulkar (34,437), who got to the landmark in 577 innings.

Kohli got to the exclusive club in the second session on Day 3 of the Delhi Test against Australia.

Australia great Ricky Ponting (27,483) is third on the list. He got the the 25,000-run mark in 588 innings.

South African Jacques Kallis (594 innings) is fourth on the list followed by Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara (608) and Mahela Jayawardene (701).

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