India’s legendary batsman Virat Kohli is one of the greatest players of ODI cricket. Virat is going to return to international cricket after about 7 months. Kohli will be seen playing in the 3-match ODI series against Australia starting from October 19. Virat has taken retirement from Test and T20 International cricket and now he will play only in ODI format. Fans will be very excited to see Kohli in Indian jersey again. Whereas in Australia, Virat will be targeting 4 big records, which he can make in his name.

Virat will overtake Sangakkara in terms of runs in ODIs

Virat Kohli can become the second highest run scorer in ODI history by leaving Kumar Sangakkara (14,234) behind in terms of runs in ODIs. Sangakkara has scored 14,234 runs in ODIs. Whereas Virat has made 14,181 till now. Kohli is only 54 runs away from Sangakkara, a mark which Virat can achieve in a big innings.

Virat can complete 1500 fours in ODI

Virat Kohli has hit 1,484 fours in ODI matches and he needs only 16 fours to complete 1,500 fours. In Australia, Virat can make a special achievement in his name by hitting 16 fours, which will reflect his brilliant ODI career.

Virat will break the record of scoring most centuries in one format

Virat Kohli is currently on par with Sachin Tendulkar, because both the legendary batsmen have 51 centuries in each format. Tendulkar has scored 51 centuries in Test cricket, whereas Kohli has achieved this feat in ODIs. With just one more century, Virat Kohli will surpass Sachin Tendulkar by breaking the record of most centuries in one format.

Virat can score 1000 ODI runs in Australia

Virat Kohli can become the first batsman to score 1000 ODI runs in Australia. Virat has played 18 matches so far in Australia, in which he has scored 802 runs at an excellent average of 47.17. Virat needs 198 runs to complete 1000 ODI runs in Australia. Everyone is hopeful that Virat will complete the runs in this 3-match ODI series.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Record Against Australia: The Indian team will play a three-match ODI series on the Australia tour from October 19 under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are also part of the team in this series, this series is going to be very important for both the experienced players. Keeping in mind the ODI World Cup of 2027, all eyes will be on the performance of Virat and Rohit. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have had excellent records against Australia in ODI cricket so far. After which we are going to tell you about the ODI records of both of them against Australia.

Virat and Rohit’s performance against Australia

Virat Kohli has played 50 ODI matches against Australia, in which he has scored 2451 runs at an excellent average of 54.46. Virat has so far scored 8 centuries and 15 half-centuries against Australia.

Rohit Sharma has played 46 ODI matches against Australia, in which he has scored 2407 runs at an excellent average of 57.30. Rohit has so far scored 8 centuries and 9 half-centuries against Australia.

Rohit and Virat’s figures in Australia

Rohit Sharma has played 30 ODI matches in Australia, in which he has scored 1328 runs at an excellent average of 53.12. Rohit has so far scored 5 centuries and 4 half-centuries in Australia.

Virat Kohli has played 29 ODI matches in Australia, in which he has scored 1327 runs at an excellent average of 51.03. Kohli has so far scored 5 centuries and 6 half-centuries in Australia.

Virat and Rohit’s highest score against Australia

Virat Kohli played a brilliant inning of 123 runs in 95 balls against Australia in 2019, in which he hit 16 fours and only one six.

Rohit Sharma played an excellent inning of 209 runs in 158 balls against Australia in 2013, in which he hit 12 fours and 16 sixes. Rohit is the only batsman to score a double century against Australia.