The 36-year-old Proteas opener got to the landmark figure in his 176th innings in the format, having started the day on 7,976 career runs. CWC Special Site | Points Table | Stats Only Virat Kohli has reached 8,000 ODI runs in fewer innings than Amla, the India captain getting there in 175 knocks. Amla was looking to play a telling innings at Edgbaston in a crucial match for struggling South Africa in their World Cup campaign. DRINKS BREAK | GETTING RUNS, [email protected] is in amongst some distinguished names in the game.#ProteaFire ?#CWC19 #NZvSA pic.twitter.com/Xbu1JUN8M3 — Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) June 19, 2019 He lost his opening partner Quinton de Kock in the second over, and captain Faf du Plessis fell for 23 after helping to put on 50 for the second wicket. 1 43668 Amla was unbeaten on 34 at the beginning of the 18th over, with South Africa 66-2.Kohli was also playing at Edgbaston when he achieved the feat, making an unbeaten 96 against Bangladesh at the Champions Trophy two years ago. 8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ ODI runs for Hashim Amla ?#CWC19 pic.twitter.com/V1GvAkYrwZ — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 19, 2019 More HASHIM AMLA News India Vs Australia: Rohit Sharma becomes fastest…