With India's senior stars returning to the squad, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli during the upcoming ODI series against England. Following a disappointing result in the preceding T20I series, India will look to bounce back in the 50-over format, while Kohli has the opportunity to add several major achievements to his already remarkable career.
The experienced batter is within touching distance of multiple records across international and List A cricket. Here are the key milestones he could reach during the series.
1. Closing In on 15,000 ODI Runs
Virat Kohli requires 203 more runs to reach the landmark of 15,000 runs in One-Day Internationals.
If he achieves the milestone during the series, he will become only the second player in ODI history to cross the 15,000-run mark, further cementing his place among the format's all-time greats.
2. Chance to Become India's Highest Run-Scorer Against England
Kohli is also on the verge of becoming India's highest run-scorer against England across all international formats.
He needs only nine more runs to surpass the existing record, highlighting his consistency against one of India's strongest cricketing rivals.
3. Another Landmark at No. 3
The former India captain is 81 runs away from completing 16,000 international runs while batting at No. 3.
Reaching the milestone would reinforce his reputation as one of the most successful No. 3 batters in the history of international cricket.
4. Most ODI Runs by an Indian Against England
If Kohli scores 150 runs during the ODI series, he is expected to overtake the current Indian record for the most ODI runs against England.
The achievement would add another England-specific record to his already impressive resume.
5. Opportunity to Create a List A Century Record
Kohli also has the chance to set a new benchmark in List A cricket.
Should he score two centuries during the series, he would become the player with the highest number of List A hundreds, adding yet another milestone to his long list of batting achievements.
6. Most 50-Plus Scores Against England in International Cricket
Another notable record is within Kohli's reach.
He is one 50-plus innings away from becoming the player with the most international scores of 50 or more against England, reflecting his remarkable consistency against the opposition over the years.
India Aim for a Strong ODI Response
India will enter the ODI series with the return of several experienced players, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. The team will be looking to regain momentum after the T20I series and deliver an improved performance in the 50-over format.
For Kohli, the series presents not only an opportunity to help India secure victories but also to achieve several historic milestones that would further strengthen his legacy as one of the greatest batters in modern cricket.
