Amazing Coincidences: Kohli and Sachin's 14,000 ODI Runs Milestone

Indian cricket has had numerous legends, but Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are among the best two. Both have shattered records and achieved incredible milestones. One of the biggest surprises was when both surpassed 14,000 ODI runs in a similar fashion. Here are three incredible coincidences from their record-breaking innings.

1. Both Scored a Century
A great coincidence is that both Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli scored a century in the same innings when they both crossed 14,000 ODI runs.

• Sachin did it on 6th February 2002.
• Kohli did it on 23rd February 2025.

Adding to the surprise, both did it in February, so the moment is even more enchanting.

2. Both Scored Exactly 100 Runs
Another amazing fact is that both the batsmen scored a combined total of 100 runs in the same inning in which they scored 14,000 runs.

• Sachin scored 100 runs but was out after achieving his century.
• Kohli scored 100 runs as well, but he got not out.
• Scoring exactly 100 runs in such a historic occasion is an incredible coincidence.

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3. Both Did It Against Pakistan
The largest and most surprising one is that both scored 14,000 runs against Pakistan. 

• Sachin Tendulkar's hundred was against Pakistan, though India lost that match.
• Virat Kohli also reached the mark against Pakistan, but in this case, India won the match comprehensively.