Virat Kohli’s performance against South Africa was excellent, now fans are waiting for his next international series when he will be on the field. Kohli has retired from T20 and Test, he plays only in ODI format. The date on which Team India’s next ODI match is, is very special for Kohli. That day is Vamika Kohli’s birthday.

Virat Kohli scored a total of 302 runs in the 3 ODI series against South Africa, he scored 135 runs in Ranchi and 102 runs in Raipur. After two consecutive centuries, Kohli scored unbeaten 65 runs in the decisive match. Fans will now miss him in the T20 series, he has already retired from this format 2 years ago.

Virat Kohli has scored a total of 84 centuries in international cricket, he has scored 53 centuries in ODIs. Kohli has become the batsman who has scored the most centuries in any one format, this record was in the name of Sachin before the series against South Africa. Sachin has scored 51 centuries in Tests.

Now when is Virat Kohli’s next match?

Virat Kohli plays only in ODI format. Team India has played all its ODI matches of this year, now the team’s next match is in January 2026. The first ODI series against New Zealand is starting from 11 January. That means Virat Kohli’s next international match is on January 11, this will also be Rohit Sharma’s next match. Rohit has also retired from T20 and Test.

January 11 is very special for Virat Kohli, it will be the 5th birthday of his daughter Vamika Kohli. Vamika was born on January 11, 2021.

India vs New Zealand ODI Series 2026

New Zealand will play a series of 3 ODI and 5 T20 matches on the India tour. The first ODI will be played on January 11 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. The second ODI will be played on January 14 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. The third ODI will be held on January 18 at Holkar Stadium in Indore.

Cricket Ireland hopes that the Indian cricket team will play cricket with them before the tour of England in the next summer (2026). He is talking to the BCCI about this. Please tell that in July 2026, Team India has a tour of England, where a 3 -match ODI series will be played after the 5 -match T20 series.

According to ESPNcricinfo report, cricket Ireland officials have interacted with the BCCI officials about this. The Indian team has visited Ireland 3 times in the last 7 years (2018, 2022 and 2023). During this time, cricket fans also reached a large number of stadiums.

Ireland captain Paul Sterling expressed displeasure on Tuesday, saying that his team has played very little domestic international cricket in this summer. He admitted that his team is less ready in the ongoing T20 series against England. Cricket Ireland President Brian McNeis said after rain in Malahyde on Friday that he had met the players and employees to solve their concerns. The second T20 against England was canceled without any ball due to rain.

What did the President of Cricket Ireland say

McNeis said, “I started the meeting saying that I believe that in 2025 we are playing cricket, it is not enough to play international cricket and prepare to be competitive in ICC tournaments. I am not turning away from this.”

He further said, “” We had our thoughts and thoughts about the schedule of 2026 and 2027, and I wanted to know not only on international programs but also on domestic programs. Yesterday’s session was positive. To be honest, a lot of work is yet to be done, but it was a good session. “

On Sunday, the third T20 against England will be Ireland’s ninth and last domestic men’s international cricket match in summer, in which 4 out of 8 were washed away due to rain. England won the first match of the T20 series against England, Ireland has to win the third match on Sunday to draw the series.

Macnis further said, “Players understand the challenges we are facing and also understand some reasons why we had what we had, but they are also very clear about what we are trying to achieve.

According to the ICC schedule, Ireland has to host New Zealand (1 Test), Bangladesh (3 ODI and 3 T20) and Afghanistan (1 Test, 3 ODIs and 3 T20s) in the next summer. Macnis said, “Some aspects are yet to be considered before deciding the final schedule.”

India vs Ireland Head to Head

The Indian cricket team has played 8 T20 matches against Ireland, out of which 2 have been played on neutral venue and 6 in Winn, Ireland. All matches have been won by Team India. India won the three matches played between the two in ODI.