{
  "id": 18109375,
  "title": "Kohli surpasses another Tendulkar record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/kohli-surpasses-another-tendulkar-record",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-04T10:52:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-surpasses-sachin-tendulkar-for-most-runs-while-chasing-in-odi-history/articleshow/135536597.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Astonishing cricket achievement saw Indian sensation Virat Kohli surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record for the highest number of runs in One Day International (ODI) run chases. The record-breaking match took place in Auckland, New Zealand, during India's first ODI against the visiting team. Kohli's outstanding performance of 74 runs off just 51 balls, including 13 fours and a six, drastically contributed to India's victory against a New Zealand side that had been affected by rain interruptions. This remarkable feat broke Tendulkar's previous record of 8,720 runs scored in 242 innings with an average of 42.33 during run chases. Kohli's current record stands at 8,741 runs in 180 matches and 169 innings, with an impressive average of 66.21 and a striking rate of 95.03. His success rate in successful run chases is even higher, as he has scored 6,477 runs in 114 matches and 108 innings at an average of 89.95 and a striking rate of over 98. With 25 centuries and 30 fifties to his name, Kohli has made a significant impact in the field.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}