{"id":894930,"date":"2025-03-02T20:28:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T14:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/?p=894930"},"modified":"2025-03-02T20:28:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T14:58:19","slug":"from-sachin-to-kohli-the-cricket-giants-whove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/from-sachin-to-kohli-the-cricket-giants-whove\/","title":{"rendered":"From Sachin to Kohli: The Cricket Legends Who Have Reached 300 ODIs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the pulsating world of international cricket, few stories capture the imagination quite like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcci.tv\/international\/men\/players\/virat-kohli\/2\" rel=\"noopener\">Virat Kohli\u2019s<\/a> remarkable journey. As he steps onto the field for his 300th One Day International (ODI), we\u2019re not just witnessing a number, but celebrating a saga of determination, passion, and unparalleled excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#breaking-barriers-shattering-expectations\">Breaking Barriers, Shattering Expectations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-elite-300-club-a-rare-distinction\">The Elite 300 Club: A Rare Distinction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#global-perspective-the-300-odi-legends\">Global Perspective: The 300 ODI Legends<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#beyond-the-numbers-kohlis-impact\">Beyond the Numbers: Kohli\u2019s Impact<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-road-less-traveled\">The Road Less Traveled<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#what-makes-300-od-is-special\">What Makes 300 ODIs Special?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#looking-ahead\">Looking Ahead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ:-<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1740922952276\">Who is better Kohli or Sachin?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1740926817261\">Who is goat Sachin or Virat Kohli?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breaking-barriers-shattering-expectations\"><strong>Breaking Barriers, Shattering Expectations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-17-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Breaking Barriers, Shattering Expectations\" class=\"wp-image-894950\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-17-1024x576.webp 1024w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-17-300x169.webp 300w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-17-768x432.webp 768w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-17-1536x864.webp 1536w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-17-747x420.webp 747w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-17-1493x840.webp 1493w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-17-150x84.webp 150w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-17-696x392.webp 696w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-17-1392x783.webp 1392w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-17-1068x601.webp 1068w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-17.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Imagine a young boy from Delhi, with fire in his eyes and dreams bigger than life itself. <a href=\"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/kohli-moves-up-in-icc-rankings-after\/\">Virat Kohli<\/a> wasn\u2019t just another cricket enthusiast; he was a phenomenon waiting to explode. In a country where cricket is more than a sport\u2014it\u2019s a religion\u2014Kohli didn\u2019t just play the game; he redefined it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-elite-300-club-a-rare-distinction\"><strong>The Elite 300 Club: A Rare Distinction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reaching 300 ODIs is no ordinary feat. It\u2019s a testament to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consistent performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical endurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental resilience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unwavering commitment to the sport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Kohli joins an illustrious list of just six other Indian cricketers who have achieved this milestone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sachin Tendulkar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MS Dhoni<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rahul Dravid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mohammad Azharuddin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sourav Ganguly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yuvraj Singh<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"global-perspective-the-300-odi-legends\"><strong>Global Perspective: The 300 ODI Legends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-18-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Global Perspective: The 300 ODI Legends\" class=\"wp-image-894976\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-18-1024x576.webp 1024w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-18-300x169.webp 300w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-18-768x432.webp 768w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-18-747x420.webp 747w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-18-150x84.webp 150w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-18-696x392.webp 696w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-18-1068x601.webp 1068w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-18.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When we zoom out to the global stage, Kohli\u2019s achievement becomes even more spectacular. Here are the top international cricketers who have played 300+ ODIs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Player<\/th><th>Matches<\/th><th>Span<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Sachin Tendulkar<\/td><td>463<\/td><td>1989-2012<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mahela Jayawardene<\/td><td>448<\/td><td>1998-2015<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sanath Jayasuriya<\/td><td>445<\/td><td>1989-2011<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kumar Sangakkara<\/td><td>404<\/td><td>2000-2015<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shahid Afridi<\/td><td>398<\/td><td>1996-2015<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"beyond-the-numbers-kohlis-impact\"><strong>Beyond the Numbers: Kohli\u2019s Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kohli\u2019s journey isn\u2019t just about playing 300 matches. It\u2019s about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transforming Indian cricket\u2019s aggressive mindset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting new fitness standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspiring a generation of young cricketers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining peak performance across formats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-road-less-traveled\"><strong>The Road Less Traveled<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Breaking into the Indian cricket team is challenging. Sustaining a place in the squad? Even more so. Kohli didn\u2019t just sustain his position; he became the cornerstone of Indian cricket, dominating white-ball and Test formats with equal prowess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-makes-300-od-is-special\"><strong>What Makes 300 ODIs Special?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing 300 ODIs represents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incredible physical fitness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental toughness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent match-winning performances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership and team contribution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"looking-ahead\"><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"806\" height=\"605\" src=\"http:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-19.webp\" alt=\"Looking Ahead\" class=\"wp-image-894986\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-19.webp 806w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-19-300x225.webp 300w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-19-768x576.webp 768w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-19-560x420.webp 560w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-19-80x60.webp 80w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-19-160x120.webp 160w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-19-150x113.webp 150w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-19-696x522.webp 696w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z-19-265x198.webp 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As Kohli marks this incredible milestone, cricket fans worldwide aren\u2019t just celebrating a number. They\u2019re witnessing the continuation of a legacy that will be remembered for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Three hundred ODIs. Three hundred stories of passion, perseverance, and pure cricketing brilliance. Virat Kohli isn\u2019t just a cricketer; he\u2019s a phenomenon that has and will continue to inspire millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>FAQ:-<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740922952276\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Who is better Kohli or Sachin?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>One of the most striking aspects of Kohli&#8217;s record-breaking journey is his phenomenal batting average. When he reached 14,000 runs, his average stood at an impressive 58.20. In contrast, Sachin&#8217;s average at the same stage of his career was 44.19, highlighting Kohli&#8217;s incredible consistency in ODI cricket.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1740926817261\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Who is goat Sachin or Virat Kohli?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Over the course of his career,\u00a0Sachin Tendulkar\u00a0contributed 24.4% of the top order&#8217;s runs and scored 38% of the total tons (49 out of 129). Virat Kohli, on the other hand, contributed 24.9% of the top order runs for his team and scored 37% of the total centuries (50 out of 135).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the pulsating world of international cricket, few stories capture the imagination quite like Virat Kohli\u2019s remarkable journey. As he steps onto the field for his 300th One Day International (ODI), we\u2019re not just witnessing a number, but celebrating a saga of determination, passion, and unparalleled excellence. Breaking Barriers, Shattering Expectations Imagine a young boy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5500,"featured_media":894989,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7634,433476,3179,10],"tags":[464719,464720,464717],"class_list":{"0":"post-894930","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cricket","8":"category-faq","9":"category-news","10":"category-sports","11":"tag-cricket-giants","12":"tag-reached-300-odis","13":"tag-sachin-to-kohli"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/894930","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5500"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=894930"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/894930\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":895031,"href":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/894930\/revisions\/895031"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/894989"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=894930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=894930"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=894930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}