Virat Kohli is on the verge of breaking several major records ahead of the three-match ODI series against England starting on July 14 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The former India captain has returned after missing the ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury suffered during the IPL 2026 final.
The ODI series is an important opportunity for Team India to make a comeback after the disappointing 4-0 defeat in the T20 series against England. With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching, the team management will use the three-match series to assess their strongest combinations against one of the world’s leading ODI teams.
Virat Kohli on the verge of breaking many ODI records
Virat Kohli needs 203 runs to surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record and become the fastest batsman to score 15,000 ODI runs. Kohli has scored 14,797 runs in 302 ODI matches, while Tendulkar reached this milestone in 356 innings.
Kohli is 81 runs away from completing 16,000 international runs while batting at No. 3, becoming the first player to achieve the feat.
Some upcoming milestones for 𝗞𝗢𝗛𝗟𝗜
– Needs 𝟎𝟬𝟯 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝘀 in next 77 innings to become “Fastest to 15000 runs in ODI”
– 200 required to become “Most centuries in List A”
– 𝟟𝟬𝟬𝘀 is required to become “Indian with most international centuries against England”
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The 36-year-old player can also top the list of ODI batsmen who have scored the most runs in winning matches. If he scores 36 in the Indian win, he will overtake Ricky Ponting to move into second place on the all-time list.
Kohli is one 50-plus score away from setting the record for most fifty-plus scores by an Indian in an ODI win. His ability to chase successful runs and perform well in important matches makes him one of India’s biggest strengths in the 50-over format.
Virat Kohli comes closer to more records against England
Virat Kohli is on the verge of achieving many more achievements against England. He needs only nine runs to surpass Rahul Dravid and become the highest-scoring Indian across all international formats in England. His excellent record in English conditions has made him one of India’s most successful batsmen overseas.
Kohli also needs 150 runs to become India’s highest run-scorer against England in ODI cricket. If he scores two centuries in the series, he will overtake Sachin Tendulkar in scoring the most List A centuries in cricket history.
Two centuries will make him the Indian batsman with the most international centuries against England, while a half-century will make him the Indian batsman with the most 50-plus international scores against England.
Virat Kohli has a great record in England
Virat Kohli has an excellent record in ODI cricket in England. He has scored 1,349 runs in 33 ODIs at an average of 51.88, including one century and 12 half-centuries, showing his ability to succeed in challenging English conditions.
His best campaign in England came during the 2019 ODI World Cup, where he scored 443 runs in nine matches at an average of 55.37, including five half-centuries, helping India reach the semi-finals.
Overall, Kohli has played 38 ODIs against England, scoring 1,397 runs at an average of 41.08, including three centuries and 10 half-centuries. After missing the Afghanistan ODI series due to injury, he has returned to training at Edgbaston and will be one of India’s key players in the three-match ODI series.
| milestone | Demand |
|---|---|
| Fastest to 15,000 ODI runs | 203 runs needed (in next 77 ODI innings) |
| Most List A centuries | need 2 more centuries |
| Most international centuries by an Indian against England | need 2 more centuries |
| Highest run scorer among Indians in England | 9 more runs needed |
| Highest score of more than 50 by an Indian against England in international cricket | 1 and 50+ score required |
| Highest ODI score more than 50 in India’s victory | 1 and 50+ score required |
| Second highest ODI runs in terms of win | 36 more runs needed |
| 16,000 runs at number 3 | 81 more runs needed |
| Leading ODI run-scorer for Indians against England | 150 more runs needed |