Virat Surpasses Sachin In Elite List

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India registered a memorable 142-run victory over England in the third and final ODI in Ahmedabad. 

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With this win, India claimed a 3-0 clean sweep over England in the three-match ODI series. 

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Apart from the victory, it was a special moment for star batter Virat Kohli who achieved a big feat. 

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Kohli, who scored 52 in the third ODI, became the second Indian batter to score 16,000 international runs in Asia.

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In 312 international matches in Asia, Virat has scored 16,025 runs at an average of 56.82, with 52 centuries and 79 fifties. His best score is 254*.

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The top three highest run-getters in Asia are- Sachin Tendulkar (21,266 runs), Kumar Sangakkara (18,423 runs) and Mahela Jayawardene (17,386 runs).

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Virat has also outdone Sachin (3,990 runs) to score the most runs by an Indian against England in international cricket. He has 4,036 runs in 87 matches.

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