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When it comes to Indian cricket, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are two of the most celebrated names. One is revered as the God of Cricket, while the other has been rightfully crowned the King.
Years ago, Sachin predicted that Virat Kohli might be the one to break his remarkable records. And Kohli has done exactly that, smashing several milestones set by the cricketing legend.
Recently, Kohli breached the 14,000 ODI runs mark, but the eerie part? He did it in a way shockingly similar to Sachin’s feat! Here are three jaw-dropping coincidences between Kohli and Tendulkar’s knocks when they crossed the 14,000-run milestone.
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3. Both Scored A Century
🏏 When Sachin Tendulkar went past 14,000 ODI runs, he celebrated the feat with a stunning century on February 6, 2002.
🏏 Almost exactly 23 years later, Virat Kohli achieved the same milestone with a century on February 23, 2025.
📆 The eerie part? Both of them reached the milestone in the month of February!
2. Both Scored Exactly 100 Runs
🎯 In 2002, Sachin scored exactly 100 runs in the match where he crossed 14,000 ODI runs.
🎯 Virat Kohli also scored exactly 100 runs in the historic innings where he surpassed the same milestone.
⚡ The only difference?
- Sachin was dismissed after reaching 100, while
- Kohli remained unbeaten, guiding his team to victory!
1. Both The Knocks Came Against Pakistan
🏆 And here’s the biggest coincidence of them all—both legendary innings came against Pakistan!
📍 In 2002, Sachin’s 100 came in a losing cause, as India fell short against Pakistan.
📍 However, in 2025, Kohli made sure history didn’t repeat itself—his unbeaten 100 led India to a dominant win over their arch-rivals.
Legacy Continues…
These unbelievable coincidences only prove one thing—Virat Kohli is the rightful heir to Sachin’s legacy. From records to milestones, Kohli has time and again followed in the God of Cricket’s footsteps, ensuring that India’s rich batting heritage remains intact.
What’s next for King Kohli? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure—the cricketing gods are writing a spectacular script!
