Virat Kohli is set for a record-breaking 2026, with three historic milestones within his reach in both international cricket and the IPL.
Kohli is just 42 runs away from overtaking Sangakkara’s 28,016 international runs, likely in the first match of 2026 against New Zealand, moving him to second place globally.
Soon after, Kohli could become only the second player after Sachin Tendulkar to score 15,000 ODI runs, needing 443 runs more, highlighting his legendary ODI career.
With his current form, Kohli might achieve this milestone faster than Tendulkar, setting a modern benchmark in ODI cricket history.
In the upcoming IPL 2026 season, Kohli requires just 339 runs to become the first batter to reach 9,000 IPL runs, continuing his dominance in the league.
Kohli’s feat of scoring 600+ runs in each of the last three seasons shows he’s not just chasing records but maintaining unmatched consistency.
Achieving these three milestones in a single year would solidify Kohli’s status as one of the greatest cricketers ever, combining IPL and international brilliance.