Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar - (Source: AFP)On Sunday, Indian fans witnessed a Virat Kohli masterclass. The 37-year-old slammed his 86th international century and 55th ODI century against West Indies at the Greenfield Stadium in Kerala.Virat scored an unbeaten 139 (88) and hit the winning shot. It was an extra special innings for the right-handed batter because he also completed 15000 ODI runs. Kohli became the 2nd batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach this milestone. Not only did Virat Kohli reach 15000 runs, but he also became the fastest to do so. Meanwhile, this article will compare the two titans - Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli and check who has better ODI numbers are 15000 ODI runs.Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar’s Journey To 15,000 RunsVirat Kohli took 315 ODIs to complete 15000 ODI runs. He played 303 innings, averaging 59.13. His illustrious career includes 55 centuries and 79 fifties. Sachin Tendulkar, on the other hand, has 18,426 ODI runs and took 377 innings to reach 15,000 ODI runs. Overall, Virat took 74 fewer innings than the Master Blaster to etch his name into history.Sachin Tendulkar completed 15000 ODI runs on June 29, 2007, against South Africa at Belfast. In that innings, Sachin Tendulkar scored 93 (106) and was bowled by Tshabalala. Now, lets compare the numbers of the two players.Sachin vs Virat Kohli: Who Took Fewer Innings To 15000 Runs?As mentioned above, Virat Kohli completed 15000 ODI runs in 303 innings, while Sachin Tendulkar took 377 innings. Virat took 74 fewer innings than the Master Blaster to etch his name in the history books.Sachin Tendulkar vs Kohli: Who Took Less Time Since Debut To 15000 Runs?Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut on 18 Dec 1989. He took 17y 193d to complete 15000 ODI runs. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, who made his international debut on 18 Aug 2008, took 18y 40d to complete the milestone.Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli: Who Has Better Average After 15000 Runs?When Sachin Tendulkar completed 15000 ODI runs, he averaged 44.24. On the other hand, Virat Kohli has an average of 59.13.Sachin vs Virat: Highest ODI Total after 15000 Runs?When Sachin Tendulkar reached the 15k milestone, he didn't had a double hundred under his belt. Despite that, he has a higher individual total than Virat Kohli.Also Read: How Realistic Are Virat Kohli's Chances Of Scoring 100 Hundreds After West Indies Drubbing?Sachin Tendulkar scored an unbeaten 186 (150) against New Zealand in Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli's highest individual total is 183 against Pakistan.Tendulkar vs Virat: Who Has More Centuries After 15000 ODI Runs?Virat Kohli has scored 55 centuries, while Sachin Tendulkar had 41 centuries to his name by the time both players reached 15000 runs.Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli: Who Has More Fifties After 15000 ODI Runs?After 15000 ODI runs, Virat Kohli has 79 fifties. On the other hand, Sachin Tendulkar also had 79 fifties.Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli: Who Has More 6s/4s after 15000 ODI Runs?Virat Kohli has 1399 fours and 180 sixes to his name. Meanwhile, when Sachin Tendulkar reached 15000 ODI runs, he struck 1608 fours and 164 sixes.Also Read: List Of All Records Made By Virat Kohli In India vs West Indies 1st ODI
