IND vs ENG ODI: Will Virat Kohli’s century drought end after 15 years in England? Sachin’s record is also in danger

The three-match ODI series between India and England is going to start from Tuesday (July 14). The biggest good news for cricket fans is that after a long wait of about six months, Virat Kohli will once again be seen playing in the jersey of Team India. This series against England is very special for Virat, where his eyes will be on many big records. In this series, King Kohli has a golden opportunity to leave behind Sachin Tendulkar, who is called the God of Cricket, in a big matter.

That historic century of Cardiff… and a long wait of 15 years

Virat Kohli’s ODI record on English soil has been excellent, but an interesting and surprising figure is related to his centuries. Virat has so far scored 1,349 runs in 33 innings of 33 ODI matches in England at a strong average of 51.88, which includes 12 half-centuries. But you will be surprised to know that Virat has scored only one ODI century on the soil of England, which he scored 15 years ago i.e. in 2011 on the ground of Cardiff.

Since that Cardiff ODI of 2011, it rained runs from Virat’s bat on the pitches of England, many times he even came close to a century, but could not touch the magical figure of three figures again. In such a situation, in this upcoming series, Virat will have a great opportunity to end his ‘drought of the century’ on the soil of England and create a big history.

Sachin Tendulkar’s record in danger, Virat can become ‘Fastest 15 Thousand’

Virat Kohli has played 311 ODI matches for India so far, in which he has scored 14,797 runs in 299 innings at an unmatched average of 58.71. During this period, he has scored 54 centuries and 77 half-centuries. Now to create history, Virat needs only 203 runs.

If Virat scores 203 runs in this three-match ODI series, he will complete his 15,000 runs in ODI cricket. By doing this, he will become only the second batsman in the world after Sachin Tendulkar to reach this milestone.

Not only this, Virat can also make a world record in his name by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar in this matter:

• Sachin Tendulkar: He completed his 15,000 ODI runs in 359 innings in the year 2007.
• Virat Kohli: If Virat achieves this feat in this series, he will become the fastest batsman in the world to score 15,000 ODI runs by reaching this milestone in just 300 or 302 innings.

King Kohli’s report card is strong against England

Talking about the overall record, Virat Kohli has always liked the bowling attack of England. In a total of 38 ODI matches played against England, Virat has scored 1,397 runs at an average of 41, which includes 3 centuries and 10 half-centuries.

The Indian team and millions of fans would be hoping that Virat Kohli maintains his excellent record against England. The first match of the series will be played on July 14, while the second and third ODIs are scheduled to be played on July 16 and July 19 respectively. It will be interesting to see whether Virat is able to end that 15 year old drought and take Sachin’s great record in his name or not.

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