ODI average
58+
One of the highest in history.
Cricket • Statistics
What Are Virat Kohli's Total International Runs?
Virat Kohli has scored runs everywhere. On every pitch, against every team, in every format.
Virat Kohli has over 26,000 international runs as of 2026: 13,000+ in ODIs, 8,500+ in Tests, and 4,000+ in T20Is.
Quick Answer
Virat Kohli has over 26,000 international runs: approximately 13,000 in ODIs, 8,500 in Tests, and 4,000 in T20Is.
Test average
49+
Elite among modern batters.
Verdict
Unclear
How many total runs has Virat Kohli scored?
Virat Kohli has over 26,000 international runs. The exact number changes with every match.
What supports this verdict
- There is enough evidence to examine the question seriously.
- Some signals support the claim, but they are not yet decisive.
What weakens this verdict
- The claim is not official or absolute.
- Counter-evidence prevents a clean yes or no verdict.
Run breakdown by format
ODIs: 13,000+ runs in 290+ matches at an average of 58+. He has 50 ODI centuries and 70+ fifties.
Tests: 8,500+ runs in 115+ matches at an average of 49+. He has 29 Test centuries and 30+ fifties.
T20Is: 4,000+ runs in 120+ matches at an average of 50+. He has 1 T20I century.
Total: 26,000+ international runs across 530+ matches.
Major run-related records
Virat Kohli holds several run-related records:
Fastest to 10,000 ODI runs (205 innings).
Fastest to 12,000 ODI runs (248 innings).
Most runs in a single IPL season (973 runs in 2016).
Most runs in ICC World T20 tournaments.
He is only the third Indian to score over 13,000 ODI runs.
Analyst Comparison
Run comparison with other greats
| Player | Total Runs | ODI Runs | Test Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 26,000+ | 13,000+ | 8,500+ |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 34,357 | 18,426 | 15,921 |
| Ricky Ponting | 27,483 | 13,704 | 13,378 |
| Babar Azam | 14,000+ | 6,000+ | 4,000+ |
| Joe Root | 19,000+ | 6,500+ | 11,000+ |
Evidence Scorecard
Run-scoring consistency
Here is what the numbers show:
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Kohli averages 58+ in ODIs, among the highest in history
Statistics
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He has 50+ international centuries across formats
Career Record
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He is the fastest to 10,000 ODI runs
Statistics
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He has scored runs in every country against every team
Match Performance
Milestone
Next run milestones
Kohli is chasing Tendulkar's ODI record of 18,426 runs. He needs approximately 5,000 more runs. At his current rate, he could achieve this by age 40 if he plays 100-120 more ODIs.
Verdict
The bottom line
Virat Kohli has over 26,000 international runs across all formats. He is one of cricket's greatest run-scorers and is still adding to his tally.
FAQs
How many runs has Kohli scored in ODIs?
13,000+ runs.
How many runs has Kohli scored in Tests?
8,500+ runs.
How many runs has Kohli scored in T20Is?
4,000+ runs.
Who has more runs than Kohli?
Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Kumar Sangakkara have more international runs.
Will Kohli surpass Tendulkar's record?
Tendulkar has 34,357 international runs. Kohli would need 8,000+ more runs. Unlikely but possible if he plays until 40.
More FAQs
How many runs has Kohli scored in ODIs?
13,000+ runs.
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