IND vs SA: Another record added to Virat Kohli's name in the World Cup, can leave Kumar Sangakkara behind

Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli has achieved another achievement. He has completed 1500 runs in the ICC Cricket World Cup. He achieved this milestone with his 28th run against South Africa. Kohli has become the fourth batsman to reach this feat. He is in great form in the current event.

It is noteworthy that Virat Kohli has touched the figure of 1500 runs in 34 World Cup matches. During this period his average has been more than 53. He has scored three centuries and 10 half-centuries. Sachin is at the top of this list with Tendulkar (2,278). At the same time, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting (1,743) is in second place.

In this list, former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara (1,532) is in third place. Virat Kohli has reached fourth place. Kohli has a chance to leave Sangakkara behind. He is just 32 runs away. Apart from this, Kohli is second only to Tendulkar (21) in the World Cup with 13 fifty-plus scores. He has crossed 450 runs at an average of over 80 in the current event.

Let us tell you that India is facing South Africa in Eden Gardens, Kolkata. India won the toss and decided to bat first. Rohit played a brilliant inning of 40 runs in 24 balls. Rohit hit 6 fours and 2 brilliant sixes during his innings. Whereas, Gill was out after scoring just 24 runs.