"Once-In-A-Lifetime Player": Fans Goes Berserk As Virat Kohli Unleashes Beast Mode

Fans Ecstatic As Virat Kohli Completes 15000 ODI Runs [Source: X]During the first ODI between India and West Indies, Virat Kohli completed his 15000 ODI runs, thus scripting history. Meanwhile, fans on the internet were thrilled to witness the vintage form of the veteran Indian batter.In the first innings, West Indies posted 295 runs on the board courtesy of Justin Greaves’ century. John Campbell and Amir Jangoo also hit a fifty each to help the visitors reach a respectable total.Virat Kohli reaches 15000 ODI runs milestoneMeanwhile, in the chase, India got a strong platform as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill knitted a 74-run opening partnership. However, once Rohit departed on 32 runs, Virat Kohli, popularly known as the ‘chase master,’ walked out to bat at no. 3.He showed composure in the beginning, but after getting settled on the crease, he began hitting his shots. Kohli completed his half-century in 40 balls with a six and later went on to hit a hat-trick of fours against Alzarri Joseph in the 29th over.With that, Virat Kohli completed 15000 runs in the ODI format. He now ranks second in the list of most runs scored by a player in the history of the 50-over format, only behind Sachin Tendulkar, who tops the list at 18426 runs.Kohli’s milestone is special because he achieved the feat in only 303 innings, whereas Tendulkar took 377 innings. Thus, Virat has become the fastest man to reach 15000 ODI runs.Also Read - Virat Kohli Attains Massive Six-Hitting Feat In IND vs WI 1st ODIFans in awe of Virat Kohli over his milestoneMeanwhile, fans on the internet went berserk after Virat Kohli reached the 15000 ODI run mark. Many praised his consistency and longevity while labelling him as a ‘once-in-a-lifetime player.’Many supporters were also excited to see his red-hot form, especially with the 2027 World Cup in sight. Kohli also went on to score his 86th international century and naturally, the fans couldn't keep calm. Hence, social media quickly got flooded with all sorts of congratulatory messages."Virat Kohli is back the same way he left. Does not look like he has been away for months. He walks in and looks the same old gold." - @Vipintiwari952Vipin Tiwari @Vipintiwari952 Virat Kohli is back the same way he left. Does not look like he has been away for months. He walks in and looks the same old gold. Sep 27, 2026, 8:31 PM Hemant Bhavsar @hemantbhavsar86 The helmet comes off, the bat goes up, and King Kohli bows to the roar of the crowd. 🥹👑 15,000 ODI runs on the board, but the hunger, passion, and humility remain as pure as Day 1. A once-in-a-lifetime player giving us a once-in-a-lifetime era. Soak it all in! 🐐❤️ Sep 27, 2026, 8:29 PM "Peak never left this man! He is mere synonymous to what PEAK is! What a player!" - @aaaayyuuuusshhAayush Raj @aaaayyuuuusshh Peak never left this man! He is mere synonymous to what PEAK is! What a player! #ViratKohli #Virat #Kohli "Kohli - The run machines hits again. Century man of India. 18% of his runs comes from Cover drive , delightful to watch" - @GingerInvest44Ginger Investor @GingerInvest44 Kohli - The run machines hits again Century man of India 18% of his runs comes from Cover drive , delightful to watch GRVsays @grvcric Team: "Bhai jaldi aaja, run chase karne hain." King Kohli: #ViratKohli Sep 27, 2026, 9:25 PM "Mera piya ghar aya, ho laal ni mera piya ghar aya......😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️🪬🪬. 86th Century for Kohli 🥹❤️Can't describe my happiness 😭😭" @Vanshikaaaa18Vanshika Sharma 🇮🇳 @Vanshikaaaa18 Mera piya ghar aya, ho laal ni mera piya ghar aya......😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️🪬🪬🪬 86th Century for Kohli 🥹❤️ Can't describe my happiness 😭😭 #ViratKohli #86thCentury Sep 27, 2026, 9:25 PM India on top after Kohli-Gill’s dominanceHaving said that, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill ran rampant on the West Indies with a match-winning 151-run partnership for the second wicket. Gill led from the front and scored a brilliant century before Roston Chase ended his stay at 110 runs.But the breakthrough came too late for the West Indies as India had already won the match by 8 wickets. Virat Kohli, meanwhile, showed glimpses of his vintage form, scoring 139 off 88 balls at a strike rate of 157.95.Also Read - Watch- Shubman Gill’s Special Gesture As Virat Kohli Celebrates 15,000 ODI Runs