Kapil Dev praised Virat Kohli’s talent, consistency and self-belief after Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 and passed 15,000 One Day International runs during India’s chase of 296 against the West Indies.
Kapil Dev called Kohli a "special talent" and highlighted his exceptional batting average and belief in himself.
Kohli reached 15,000 ODI runs with an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls (10 fours, 9 sixes, SR 157.95) in India’s chase of 296.
Stat lines cited: 15,080 ODI runs in 315 matches and 303 innings at an average of 59.13, with 55 centuries and 79 fifties.
# What happened Virat Kohli reached 15,000 runs in One Day Internationals during India's successful chase of 296 against the West Indies. He finished unbeaten on 139 off 88 balls, hitting 10 fours and nine sixes at a strike rate of 157.95. This innings also marked his 86th international century.
# Kapil Dev's reaction Former India captain Kapil Dev praised Kohli after the match, calling him a "special talent." Kapil pointed to Kohli's batting average and his passion for the game, and singled out Kohli's ability to believe in himself and back his decisions as central to his success. Kapil also said he did not know why Kohli left Test cricket but suggested Kohli must be doing something for himself that keeps his performance at a high level.
# The milestone in numbers The report gives Kohli's ODI totals as 15,080 runs in 315 ODIs and 303 innings, at an average of 59.13, with 55 centuries and 79 fifties and a highest score of 183. The 15,000-run mark places him as only the second batter in men's ODI history to reach that figure, joining Sachin Tendulkar.
Kohli also matched Tendulkar on other counts cited in the report: 60 List-A centuries (level with Tendulkar) and 42 ODI centuries at home. The piece notes Kohli became the first player to exceed 7,000 ODI runs in home conditions, recording 7,006 runs in 131 ODIs and 128 innings at home, with an average of 63.69, 28 centuries, 36 fifties and a best of 166*.
Kohli's 139 guided India to an eight-wicket win in the first ODI at the Greenfield International Stadium. The innings combined power hitting with control, underpinning India's chase and helping the side move ahead in the three-match series.
# Broader comments and immediate follow-up Kapil Dev used the occasion to wish India's men's and women's teams luck at the Asian Games. He noted cricket's growing presence in multi-sport events and framed strong performances at such events as contributing to India's medal tally. He expressed good wishes for both teams and said every medal matters to the country.
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