Virat Kohli Becomes Seventh Indian Cricketer to Play 300 ODIs

Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest cricketers, has reached a historic milestone. On March 2, 2025, during the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand in Dubai, he played his 300th One Day International (ODI) match. With this achievement, Kohli became the seventh Indian and 22nd player in the world to reach this milestone.

300 ODI Matches, A Huge Achievement

On March 2, 2025, Virat Kohli achieved another milestone by playing his 300th One Day International (ODI) match for India. He is now the seventh Indian cricketer to play 300 or more ODIs. The list is led by Sachin Tendulkar, who played 463 matches, followed by MS Dhoni with 347 matches. Kohli’s journey in international cricket has been full of records and he continues to add more.

Top Indian Players with the Most ODI Matches

Several Indian players have played a large number of ODI matches. Here is a look at the top players:

Kohli’s Position in the World Record List

While Kohli is among the top Indian players in ODI appearances, he ranks 22nd in the world. If he plays in the semifinals and finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, he will overtake Chris Gayle (301 matches) and move up to the 21st spot.

Players with the Most ODI Appearances Worldwide

The all-time is list is topped by Sachin Tendulkar, followed by Sri Lankan greats Mahela Jayawardene, Sanath Jayasuriya and Kumar Sangakkara. Here are the top players: