Top 5 fastest batters to reach 13,000 runs in ODIs

Former India captain Virat Kohli etched his name into the history books by becoming the fastest batter to reach the 13,000-run mark in ODIs.

He achieved the feat after hammering his 47th ODI century against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023.

Virat is the only active cricketer to feature in the elite list.

Here's the complete list:

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1) Virat Kohli (India)

Innings: 267 ODI debut: 18 August 2008 Time taken: 15 years and 23 days

2) Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Innings: 321 ODI debut: 18 December 1989 Time taken: 14 years and 89 days

3) Ricky Ponting (Australia)

Innings: 341 ODI debut: 15 February 1995 Time taken: 15 years and 135 days

4) Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)

Innings: 363 ODI debut: 5 July 2000 Time taken: 14 years and 151 days

5) Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)

Innings: 416 ODI debut: 26 December 1989 Time taken: 19 years and 33 days