The year 2026 is bringing great news for the fans of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Team India’s ODI calendar is going to be very busy next year. If everything goes as per plan, then Rohit-Virat pair can be seen playing 18 ODI matches throughout the year. Before the 2027 ODI World Cup, this year is considered very important for both the giants.

Rohit-Virat in preparation for 2027 World Cup

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are now focusing only on ODI format. In the year 2025, both of them performed brilliantly in the Champions Trophy and also scored runs with the bat against Australia and South Africa. After this, both of them scored runs in the domestic tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy also. It is clear from this that both the players are moving forward considering the 2027 World Cup as their next big goal. In such a situation, more and more ODI matches to be played in 2026 will further strengthen their preparation.

The year started with New Zealand series

2026 will start with a three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand. This series will start from January 11. In home conditions, this series will be a good opportunity for Team India to increase confidence.

• 11 January 2026 – Vadodara
• 14 January 2026 – Rajkot
• 18 January 2026 – Indore

Afghanistan will be held in June

After this, the Afghanistan team will visit India in the month of June. There will be a three-match ODI series between the two teams. The date and venue for this series is yet to be announced.

England vs India (3 ODIs)

After this the Indian team will tour England. Where three ODI matches will be played in July. The test of Rohit-Virat on the fast and swinging pitches of England is always considered special.

14 July 2026 – Birmingham
16 July 2026 – Cardiff
19 July 2026 – London

West Indies on home ground

West Indies team will come to India in September-October. This three-match ODI series will be special for the domestic audience. This series can prove to be important for young players as well as senior batsmen.

New Zealand tour and Sri Lanka series

The Indian team will tour New Zealand in the last part of the year. Where three ODI matches will be played. After this, there will be a three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka in December 2026. This series is considered very important for preparation just before the World Cup.

The level of consistency and class that Indian cricket’s “run machine” Virat Kohli has shown in international cricket in the last 15 years proves him to be the greatest batsman of this era. Be it Test, ODI or T20, Kohli has created a distinct identity for himself in every format. However, Virat has now retired from Test and T20I formats. Let’s take a look at Virat Kohli’s biggest individual score in all three formats, which is a concrete example of his brilliant career.

Kohli’s biggest score in test

Virat Kohli has made his highest score in Test cricket, 254 not out. He scored this in the Pune Test (against South Africa) in 2019. This innings is considered to be one of the longest and patient innings of Kohli’s career. In this innings, he took Team India to a strong position and also added a big milestone in his name.

Talking about his Test career, Kohli has scored 9230 runs in 210 innings of 123 matches. His Test average has been 46.85, which includes 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries.

Virat Kohli’s biggest score in ODI cricket

Kohli’s highest score in ODI is 183 runs. He made this score against Pakistan in the 2012 Asia Cup in Mirpur. This innings is still fresh in the memories of cricket fans. Thanks to this explosive batting of Virat, India achieved a spectacular victory while chasing a huge target.

In his ODI career so far, Kohli has scored 14492 runs in 295 innings of 307 matches. His average is 58.20, which is one of the best in world cricket. Till now he has scored 53 centuries and 75 fifties.

Virat Kohli’s biggest score in T20I

In T20I, Kohli made his highest score of 122 not out against Afghanistan in the 2022 Asia Cup. This innings was also special because in this match Kohli also scored his first T20I century.

In T20I, Kohli has scored 4188 runs in 125 matches, and his average is 48.69, while the strike rate is 137.04. He is at the top among the highest run-scoring batsmen in T20I history.

It is not easy to score runs continuously in ODI cricket. However, there have been some great batsmen of the world who have made their mark in this format by performing consistently for years. According to the latest data, the list of people who have scored the most half centuries in their ODI career has come out. India’s dominance is clearly visible in this list. Where Sachin Tendulkar remains at the top. At the same time, Virat Kohli has also achieved second place in this list by performing brilliantly against South Africa.

Sachin Tendulkar number-1

“Master Blaster” Sachin Tendulkar is at number-1 in the list of batsmen who have scored most half-centuries in ODI cricket. Sachin Tendulkar scored 96 half-centuries in his 23-year long ODI career. By scoring 18426 runs in 463 matches, he has set such standards in cricket, which are considered very difficult to touch. He also has the record of scoring most 49 centuries in ODIs and scoring more than 50 a total of 145 times.

Virat Kohli is at number two

Virat Kohli is known for his ability to score runs consistently in ODIs. Kohli has so far scored 75 half-centuries in 307 matches and has scored 50 plus scores a total of 128 times. Not only this, his average of 58.20 and strike rate of 93.50 shows why he is considered one of the most reliable batsmen in modern cricket.

Recently, Kohli has maintained his rhythm and broken many big records against South Africa, after which the discussion has intensified whether he will be able to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record of half-centuries in future.

Kumar Sangakkara is third, Ricky Ponting is fourth

Former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara is at third place with 93 half-centuries in ODIs. Sangakkara scored 14234 runs in 404 matches and impressed the cricket world with his technique and stylish batting.

Australia’s great captain Ricky Ponting is at fourth position with 82 half-centuries. His strike rate and match winning innings are still remembered by cricket fans.

Jacques Kallis last name in top-5

South Africa’s legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis is at fifth position with 86 half-centuries in ODIs. Kallis not only scored runs but also took wickets consistently with the ball, which makes him the most complete player in history.

Most Fours In One Day International: The last match of the 3-match ODI series between India and Australia was played on Saturday, 25 October on the Sydney grounds. Team India defeated Australia by 9 wickets in the third ODI match. In this match, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were the heroes of victory and there was a match winning partnership of 168 runs between the two. In this last match, Rohit played an excellent century of 121 runs in 125 balls. During this, 13 fours and 3 sixes came from the hitman’s bat. Whereas Virat hit 7 fours in his brilliant innings of 74 runs in 81 balls. In this match, a total of 20 fours came from the bats of Rohit and Virat and till now both have hit more than 1000 fours in ODI cricket. Here we are going to tell you who are the 7 batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket?

Top-7 batsmen who hit most fours in ODI cricket

1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 2016 fours

India’s great batsman Sachin Tendulkar is at number one in the list of top-7 batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Sachin has hit 2016 fours in 463 ODI matches in his illustrious career.

2. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 1500 fours

Former Sri Lankan batsman Sanath Jayasuriya is at second place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Jayasuriya has hit 1500 fours in 445 ODI matches in his career.

3. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 1385 fours

Sri Lanka’s great batsman Kumar Sangakkara is at third place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Sangakkara has hit 1385 fours in 404 ODI matches in his career.

4. Virat Kohli (India) – 1332 fours

India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Virat has played 305 ODI matches so far, in which he has hit 1332 fours.

5. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 1231 fours

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is at fifth place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Ponting has hit 1231 fours in 375 ODI matches in his career.

6. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 1162 fours

Former Australian wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist is at sixth position in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Gilchrist has hit 1162 fours in 287 ODI matches in his career.

7. Virender Sehwag (India) – 1132 fours

India’s explosive former batsman Virender Sehwag is at seventh place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Sehwag has hit 1132 fours in 251 ODI matches in his career.

Rohit Sharma what is the number?

India’s explosive opening batsman Rohit Sharma is at number 12 in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of fours in ODI cricket. Rohit has played 276 ODI matches so far, in which he has hit 1066 fours.

Oldest player to score a hundred in ODIs By Indian Batsmen: The last match of the 3-match ODI series between India and Australia was played on Saturday, 25 October on the Sydney grounds. In this match, former captain Rohit Sharma demonstrated excellent batting, he played a brilliant century of unbeaten 121 runs in 125 balls. During this, 13 fours and 3 sixes came from the hitman’s bat. This is Rohit Sharma’s 33rd century in ODI cricket. With this, Rohit has now become the second Indian batsman to score a century at the oldest age in ODI cricket. Here we are going to tell you who is the oldest batsman to score a century in ODI for India?

5 Indian batsmen who scored century at the oldest age in ODI

1. Sachin Tendulkar – 38 years 327 days

India’s great batsman Sachin Tendulkar is at number one in the list of top-5 Indian batsmen who have scored a century at the oldest age in One Day International. Sachin scored a century in the Asia Cup against Bangladesh in 2012 at the age of 38 years and 327 days. In this match, Sachin played an inning of 114 runs, which was his historic 100th international century.

2. Rohit Sharma – 38 years 178 days

India’s star batsman Rohit Sharma is at second place in the list of Indian batsmen who have scored the oldest century in One Day International. Rohit scored a century against Australia in 2025 at the age of 38 years and 178 days. In this match, Rohit has played an excellent inning of 121 unbeaten runs.

3. Sunil Gavaskar – 38 years 113 days

India’s legendary opening batsman Sunil Gavaskar is at third place in the list of Indian batsmen who scored the oldest century in One Day International. Gavaskar scored a century against New Zealand in 1987 at the age of 38 years and 113 days. In this match, Gavaskar played an unbeaten inning of 103 runs.

4. Rohit Sharma – 37 years 285 days

Rohit Sharma is also at fourth place in the list of Indian batsmen who scored the oldest century in One Day International. Rohit scored a century against England in February 2025 at the age of 37 years and 285 days. In this match, Rohit played a brilliant inning of 119 runs.

5. Mohinder Amarnath – 37 years 185 days

Former Indian all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath is at fifth place in the list of Indian batsmen who scored the oldest century in One Day International. Amarnath scored a century against New Zealand in 1988 at the age of 37 years and 185 days. In this match Amarnath played an unbeaten inning of 102 runs.

IND Vs AUS 3rd ODI Match: Today, on Saturday, 25 October, the last match of the 3-match series between India and Australia was played on the Sydney grounds. Australia gave Team India a target of 237 runs to win, which India easily achieved thanks to Rohit Sharma’s century and Virat Kohli’s half-century. In this match, Indian team’s veteran batsman Virat Kohli has created another new history in the ODI match. With his brilliant fielding, Kohli has broken a very special record of England’s great all-rounder Ian Botham. With this record, Kohli has become the foreign fielder who has taken the most catches on Australian soil.

Virat Kohli took two catches

Virat Kohli, one of the best fielders of the Indian team, took 2 catches in this match. Australian batsman Matthew Short played a powerful sweep shot on the ball of Washington Sundar. Virat Kohli, who was fielding at square leg, took an excellent catch by jumping in the air. With this, Kohli broke Ian Botham’s record and became the foreign player with the most catches on Australian soil. After this, in the match, Kohli also caught the catch of Cooper Connolly on the ball of Harshit Rana.

Ian Botham’s record broken

Virat Kohli has become the foreign fielder who has taken the most catches in international cricket on Australian soil. This historic moment came during Australia’s innings, when he broke the record of Ian Botham of England. Kohli now has 38 catches in his name on Australian soil. Whereas Botham had taken a total of 37 catches in Australia and at third place in this list is the name of Carl Hooper of West Indies, who took a total of 33 catches in Australia.

Virat’s amazing fitness

This record also reflects the tremendous fitness of Virat Kohli. Even at the age of 36, he shows agility on the field like young players. Virat’s dedication and passion for the game helps him in creating such unique records. This new history is an inspiration for young players that just scoring runs is not enough, but it is important to perform well in every department of cricket.

Six Sixes In An Over In International Cricket: So far in international cricket, only 5 players have hit 6 sixes in all 6 balls of an over. International cricket started in the year 1877, but for the first time in 2007, a batsman was able to hit 6 sixes in 6 balls in one over of international cricket. In the 152 year history of international cricket, only 5 players have achieved this feat. The name of India’s best batsman Yuvraj Singh is also included in this list. Here we are going to tell you who are the 5 players who hit 6 sixes in an over in international cricket?

5 players who hit 6 sixes in one over in international cricket

1. Herschelle Gibbs (South Africa)

South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs is the first international player to hit 6 sixes in an over in an ODI and the third after Gary Sobers and Ravi Shastri, who did so in domestic cricket. Gibbs had achieved this feat against Netherlands in 2007, he had hit 6 sixes in the over of leg spinner Dan van Bunge.

2. Yuvraj Singh (India)

Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh is the first and second international player to hit 6 sixes in an over in T20 International. Yuvraj also did this feat in the T20 World Cup match against England in 2007, he hit 6 sixes in the over of fast bowler Stuart Broad. In that match, Yuvraj had scored fifty in 12 balls, which is the fastest half-century till date.

3. Kieron Pollard (West Indies)

Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard is the second and third international player to hit 6 sixes in an over in T20 International. Pollard had achieved this feat against Sri Lanka in 2021, he had hit 6 sixes in the over of spin bowler Akila Dananjaya. Interestingly, Akila had completed a hat-trick one over before hitting 6 sixes.

4. Jaskaran Malhotra (America)

American batsman Jaskaran Malhotra is the second and fourth international player to hit 6 sixes in an over in One Day International. Jaskaran had also achieved this feat against Papua New Guinea in 2021 itself, he had hit 6 sixes in the over of Gaudi Toka.

5. Deependra Singh Airi (Nepal)

Nepal’s batsman Deependra Singh is the third and fifth international player to hit 6 sixes in an over in Ari T20 International. Deependra had achieved this feat against Qatar in 2024, he had hit 6 sixes in the over of fast bowler Kamran Khan.

Most Ducks For India In ODIs: The three-match ODI series between India and Australia is being played in Australia. Team India has also faced defeat in the second ODI match of this series. In the second ODI match played at Adelaide Oval, Indian team was defeated by Australia by 2 wickets. At the same time, Virat Kohli has also been out on zero in both the consecutive matches in this series. In One Day International, Virat has made an unwanted record by getting out on zero for the 18th time. Here we are going to tell you, who are the top-5 Indian batsmen who have been out on zero the most number of times in One Day Internationals?

Top-5 Indian batsmen who got out on zero most number of times in ODI

1. Sachin Tendulkar – 20 times

India’s great batsman Sachin Tendulkar is at number one in the list of top-5 Indian batsmen who have been out on zero the most number of times in One Day Internationals. Sachin played 463 ODI matches in his 23-year career, in which he was out 20 times without opening the account.

2. Javagal Srinath – 19 times

Former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath is second in the list of Indian batsmen who have been out on zero the most number of times in One Day Internationals. Srinath has been out on zero 19 times in 229 ODI matches.

3. Anil Kumble – 18 times

India’s great spin bowler Anil Kumble is third in the list of Indian batsmen who have been out on zero the most number of times in One Day Internationals. Kumble was out 18 times in 269 ODI matches without scoring any runs.

4. Yuvraj Singh – 18 times

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is at fourth place in the list of Indian batsmen who have been out on zero the most number of times in One Day Internationals. Yuvraj has been on zero 18 times in 301 ODI matches.

5. Virat Kohli – 18 times

India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is at fifth place in the list of Indian batsmen who have been out on zero the most number of times in One Day Internationals. Virat has played 304 ODI matches so far, in which he has been out 18 times without opening the account.

Fastest to 13000 runs in ODI Cricket: Crossing the mark of 13,000 runs is a huge achievement for any batsman in the history of One Day International. India’s legendary batsman Virat Kohli has created history by reaching this figure the fastest. Kohli is the fifth and second Indian batsman in the world to score 13,000 runs in ODI cricket. Apart from him, four veteran batsmen are also included in this list. Here we are going to tell you, from Virat Kohli to Kumar Sangakkara, who are the top-5 batsmen who scored the fastest 13,000 ODI runs?

Top-5 batsmen who scored fastest 13,000 runs in One Day International

1. Virat Kohli (India) – 267 innings

India’s legendary batsman Virat Kohli is at number one in the list of top-5 batsmen who have scored the fastest 13,000 runs in One Day International. Virat has completed 13,000 runs in 267 innings of 278 ODI matches.

2. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 321 innings

India’s great batsman Sachin Tendulkar is second in the list of batsmen who scored the fastest 13,000 runs in One Day International. Sachin had completed 13,000 runs in 321 innings of 330 ODI matches.

3. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 341 innings

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is third in the list of batsmen who have scored the fastest 13,000 runs in One Day Internationals. Ponting had completed 13,000 runs in 341 innings of 350 ODI matches.

4. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 363 innings

Former Sri Lankan wicketkeeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the fastest 13,000 runs in One Day International. Sangakkara completed 13,000 runs in 363 innings of 386 ODI matches.

5. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 416 innings

Former Sri Lankan opener Sanath Jayasuriya is at fifth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the fastest 13,000 runs in One Day International. Jayasuriya had completed 13,000 runs in 416 innings of 428 ODI matches.

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Most Sixes In Career In ODIs: The second ODI match between India and Australia is being played today on Thursday, 23 October at Adelaide Oval. In this match, Rohit Sharma played a brilliant inning of 77 runs and in this innings, Rohit also hit 2 long sixes. Rohit is now only 5 sixes away from the record of hitting most sixes in ODI cricket. Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has the record of hitting most sixes in One Day International. Here we are going to tell you who are the 7 batsmen who have hit the most sixes in ODI cricket?

Top-7 batsmen who hit most sixes in ODI cricket

1. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 351 sixes

Pakistan’s all-rounder Shahid Afridi is at first place in the list of top-7 batsmen who have hit the most number of sixes in ODI cricket. Afridi has hit 351 sixes in 398 ODI matches.

2. Rohit Sharma (India) – 346 sixes

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma is second in the list of batsmen who have hit the most sixes in ODI cricket. Rohit has played 275 ODI matches so far, in which he has hit 346 sixes.

3. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 331 sixes

West Indies’ explosive opener Chris Gayle is at third place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of sixes in ODI cricket. Gayle has hit 331 sixes in 301 ODI matches.

4. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 270 sixes

Sri Lanka’s powerful opening batsman Sanath Jayasuriya is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of sixes in ODI cricket. Jayasuriya played 445 ODI matches, in which he hit 270 sixes.

5. Mahendra Singh Dhoni (India) – 229 sixes

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is at fifth place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of sixes in ODI cricket. Dhoni has hit 229 sixes in 350 ODI matches.

6. Eoin Morgan (England) – 220 sixes

Former England captain Eoin Morgan is at sixth place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most sixes in ODI cricket. Morgan played 248 ODI matches, in which he hit 220 sixes.

7. A.B. De Villiers (South Africa) – 204 sixes

South African batsman A.B. is in the list of batsmen who hit the most sixes in ODI cricket. De Villiers is at number seven. De Villiers has hit 204 sixes in 228 ODI matches.