Top Focus/ IND vs SL: Kohli scripts history at the iconic Wankhede, goes past Sachin Tendulkar's 'Virat' record

IND vs SL: After 5249 days of his international debut, the 'chasemaster' has done an unthinkable. Virat Kohli has scripted history at the iconic venue that witnessed India lift their second ODI World Cup back in 2011. The former India skipper's credentials as an ODI stalwart was never a matter of debate, but today he has added another feather to his crown that is already decorated with many jewels. Kohli has now edged past Sachin Tendulkar in terms of most 1000 ODI runs in a single calendar year

3 things you need to know:

• India defeated Sri Lanka in the finals of 2011 World Cup at the Wankhede
• Virat Kohli is two ODI tons short of becoming the first player ever to score 50 ODI tons
• Team India is still undefeated in the ODI World Cup

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Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's unique record

Sri Lanka seamer Dilshan Madushanka brought the entire Wankhede to silence once he removed the dangerous Rohit Sharma with a peach. Virat Kohli walked in next, saw off a dangerous period when the Lankan pacers looked lethal with the purchases they were getting off the turf. They tempted Kohli with the cliched outside off bowling, but the chasemaster knew that he all he required to do was to brave the tough conditions. As Kohli's innings progressed, the shots started to come and he took the attack to opposition. The former RCB and India skipper has now gone pas Sachin's record of scoring most 1000 ODI runs in a single calendar year. The former India skipper fell prey to Dilshan Madushanka when he was batting on 88 off 94 balls

• Sachin Tendulkar's 1000 ODI runs in one calendar year: 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003 and 2007
• Virat Kohli's 1000 ODI runs in one calendar year: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2023

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IND vs SL: Massive record awaits for Virat Kohli ahead

Virat Kohli unlike his cricketing predecessor Sachin was lucky enough to win the first ODI World Cup in his first attempt. Interestingly, that World Cup was played in India just like the 2023 World Cup. If India end up winning their third ODI World Cup. Both Virat and Ashwin will be the first players in history to win the ODI World Cup twice at home  and also will be the first two Indians to have two ODI World Cups