Virat Kohli Eyes Multiple Milestones as India Prepares for ODI Series Against England
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 RunsVirat Kohli requires 203 more runs
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 EnglandKohli 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. 3The 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 EnglandIf Kohli scores 150 runs
The achievement would add another England-specific record to his already impressive resume.
5. Opportunity to Create a List A Century RecordKohli 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