Another feather was added to Virat Kohli’s already prestigious hat when the right-handed batsman scored his 56th run during the 3rd India vs West Indies ODI in Cuttack. The 31-year old has now surpassed South African legend Jacques Kallis to become the seventh highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals. The former South African legend mustered 11579 runs in 328 ODIs with the help of 17 centuries and 86 fifties and Kohli has gone past his tally in his 242nd game. Well, the Indian skipper is still going strong and will aim to crash some more records by the end of the match.  India Vs West Indies, Cricket Score 3rd ODI Match.

Virat failed put on a significant score in the first two clashes of the series but made an impeccable comeback in the deciding encounter. Chasing a total of  316 runs, the hosts have crossed the 200-run mark with the loss of three wickets and will aim to cross the line as soon as possible. Kohli is currently batting with Rishabh Pant and the duo will aim to guide India to a series victory. Rohit Sharma Breaks Record of Scoring Most Runs as Opener in a Calendar Year.

Talking about the highest run-scorers in ODIs, Sachin Tendulkar is still at the pinnacle with 18426 runs while former Sri Lankan wicket-keeper Kumar Sangakkara holds the second spot with 14234 runs. With Virat being just 31 and going by his fitness, many consider that the veteran can well end his carrer at the pianncle of the chart. Also, if the star batsman manages to score a century in the ongoing match then he’ll level with Ricky Ponting for scoring second-most centuries (71) in international cricket.

Speaking of the match, Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat first. Riding on Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollards’ mayhem in end overs, the visitors posted 315/5 in the first innings. In reply, however, the Indian opening duo gave India a good start and now Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav have the onus to guide the team to a series victory.

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