Kohli Sets New List A Record as Rohit Sharma Joins Warner at the Top

The cricket world was amazed when social media clips emerged of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma smashing centuries on their Vijay Hazare Trophy return, as the pair were representing Delhi and Mumbai in India’s domestic one-day competition. 

With this, Kohli’s List A record of becoming the batter with the fastest to 16,000 runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, has been the major highlight, along with Sharma catching up to David Warner’s record of most 150-plus scores in the ODI format, which has reignited debate about whether the ageing stars still have a role in the ODI era. 

Virat Kohli List A Record: Fastest to 16,000 Runs

Kohli added another chapter to his legend by becoming only the ninth player to reach 16,000 List A runs. Kohli breaks Tendulkar’s record as he did it in just 330 innings, overhauling Sachin’s previous record of 391 innings. He also carried a jaw-dropping average of 57.6, second only to Michael Bevan among those with at least 10,000 runs. 

He accomplished this feat during his 330th ODI match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Andhra in Bengaluru, which cemented his name as one of the greats of the game. 

A significant chunk of those runs, 18,426, came in 452 ODI innings. Virat Kohli, meanwhile, has already piled up 14,557 runs from just 296 ODI innings, underlining the pace at which he has scored in the format.

In addition to his record, in his recent knock against Andhra Pradesh, Kohli reached 131 off 101 balls with 14 fours and three sixes, becoming the fastest batter to every 1,000-run milestone from 10,000 to 16,000 runs.

Sachin Tendulkar’s stats, on the other hand, scored 16,000 runs in List A cricket in 391 innings and went on to complete his career with 21,999 runs (538 innings across 551 matches).

However, among Indian players, only Tendulkar and Kohli feature in the fastest to 16,000 List A runs. The rest of the list includes Gordon Greenidge, who took 422 innings, Ricky Ponting with 430 innings, and Graham Gooch and Viv Richards, both of whom reached the mark in 435 innings, respectively.

Match Details: Kohli & Rohit’s VHT Comebacks

Virat Kohli returned to Vijay Hazare Trophy action after 15 years for Delhi, smashing an unbeaten 131 off 101 balls (14 fours, 3 sixes) against Andhra Pradesh on December 20, 2025, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Delhi chased down Andhra’s total of 248/9 to win by 7 wickets, with Kohli reaching the 16,000 List A runs milestone on his 330th innings. 

Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma made his VHT comeback after 7 years for Mumbai, blasting 155 off just 94 balls (18 fours, 9 sixes) against Sikkim on December 22, 2025, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Mumbai cruised to victory by 9 wickets, chasing 237 in only 30.5 overs as Rohit equalled David Warner’s record of nine 150-plus scores in List A cricket.

India’s All-Time List A Runs Leaders

Kohli now ranks second among Indians with 16,052 List A runs, behind Sachin Tendulkar’s 21,999 but ahead of Sourav Ganguly (15,622), Rahul Dravid (15,271), Rohit Sharma (13,672), and Yuvraj Singh (13,163). Here are the all-time India top five players with the highest score in List A matches:

With this Kohli List A record, he reaffirmed that age has not dulled his hunger or shot-making ability.

Kohli Breaks Tendulkar’s Record: What It Means

Breaking a Tendulkar record is always news in India, but Kohli achieved the 16,000-run mark in 61 fewer innings than Tendulkar. It is not just a statistical coincidence, but it indicates a change in the way limited-overs batting is now going, with the runs and efficiency being the most important considerations. Kohli has amassed his runs in a short span of fifteen years compared to Tendulkar, who took 21 years.

Critics may say that flat pitches and superior batters favour modern batters; however, the consistency of Kohli in all conditions and against any opponent is still unmatched. The milestone also signals that he remains central to India’s ODI plans, especially with the 2027 World Cup on the horizon

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Rohit Sharma List A Record: Joins Warner with Nine 150-Plus Scores

While Kohli was rewriting history, Rohit Sharma played an equally dramatic innings. Opening for Mumbai against Sikkim, he blazed 155 off 94 balls, studded with 18 fours and 9 sixes. The onslaught took Mumbai past a modest 237 with more than 19 overs to spare. Most notably, it was Rohit’s latest List A record as he smashed his ninth 150-plus score, drawing level with Australia’s David Warner for the most such scores, with no other player having more than five in the format.

Along with this, Rohit’s List A record now moved to 37 centuries, confirming that he remains one of the great limited-overs openers. The milestone is significant because 150-plus scores require sustained aggression and concentration. 

Equalling Warner, Rohit’s List A record indicates his ability to play marathon one-day knocks is unmatched. Fans often joke that when Rohit reaches a hundred, the bowlers should brace for mayhem; his latest innings proved that the 38-year-old still possesses that gear.

Where Do Kohli’s Records and Rohit’s Stand Among the Greats?

Kohli’s fastest 16,000 List A runs put him eighth on the all-time List A run charts, behind only names like Graham Gooch, Graeme Hick and Sachin Tendulkar. His average of 57.6 is unmatched by any other batter with more than 15,000 runs. Rohit, meanwhile, may not have as many runs but sits among the top century-makers with 37 hundreds. When measuring impact through big hundreds, Rohit’s nine 150-plus scores put him ahead of every player except Warner.

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Fans sometimes compare these feats to track records in athletics: Kohli resembles a 10,000-metre runner who rarely slows down, while Rohit’s List A record has proved him to be a marathoner who occasionally sprints for the finish. Both styles have delivered world records, and together they amplify India’s depth in one-day cricket.

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