Batting Records That Virat Kohli Can Create In India vs West Indies ODIs

Virat Kohli loves batting against West Indies. Source- AFP

Virat Kohli, or should we say Virat " Record-Breaker" Kohli will be in action, as India take on the West Indies in a three-match ODI series against the West Indies, starting on September 27.

Undoubtedly, the West Indies are among Virat Kohli’s favourite opponents in the 50-over format. He has racked up 2261 runs in 41 outings, averaging 66.50 and scoring nine centuries against the two-time World Champions. 

Notably, no batter has scored more runs, notched up more centuries or won more Player of the Match awards than the Chasemaster in ODIs against the Windies.

The first fixture at Thiruvananthapuram will see Kohli return to the Indian fold after the India vs England ODI earlier in July, where the legendary batter notched back-to-back half-centuries. 

As Team India prepares for another crucial series ahead on the road to the Mission World Cup 2027, the leading century-maker in the format would play a crucial role, as stated by many.

In this article, we will look at five major records Virat Kohli can break in the upcoming ODI series between India and West Indies, starting on September 27. 

Kohli needs to two more centuries to surpass Gavaskar, Tendulkar 

Virat Kohli has already scored the most ODI centuries against West Indies, with nine tons under his belt. Meanwhile, his overall tally stands at 12 centuries at the moment. If he scores two more hundreds in the three-match ODI series, he will surpass Sunil Gavaskar (13). The Indian modern day great currently sits joint second with Jacques Kallis. 

(Batters with most international centuries vs West Indies)

Meanwhile, the Chasemaster also need two more centuries to bag the record for most tons at home and most List-A hundreds. Sachin Tendulkar currently has the most centuries at home, with 42 tons. SRT also leads the chart for most List-A tons, with 60 to his name.

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Virat Kohli needs 59 runs for fastest man to 15,000 ODI runs

Virat Kohli is on the verge of becoming the fastest man to 15,000 ODI runs. Only Sachin Tendulkar (18426 runs in 463 games) leads his predecessor in runs in the format. Whereas Kohli has 14941 runs under his belt after 314 matches. 

Kohli needs 59 runs to complete 15000 runs in the 50-over format. If he scores those runs in the next 74 innings, he'll break Tendulkar's record. It would be some news even if Kohli doesn't complete the milestone in the IND vs WI ODI series. 

Kohli requires 110 runs to break Tendulkar's massive record

Virat Kohli has played 130 ODI matches at home out of a 314-match overall tally. In those home games, the batting maestro has accumulated 6867 runs. Only Sachin Tendulkar has scored more home ODI runs than Kohli, but that too record is also up for grabs. 

The 37-year-old needs just 110 runs to surpass Tendulkar, who slammed 6976 runs in 164 matches. 

(Most ODI runs at home)

Kohli needs 180 runs to become first with 13000 ODI runs at number 3

Another milestone that Virat Kohli can achieve in the IND vs WI ODIs is scoring 13,000 ODIs runs at the number 3 position. Although the former Indian captain already holds the record for the most runs at that position, he needs just 180 runs to become the first man to reach the 13,000-run mark at number three in ODI cricket. 

Kohli needs 215 runs to enter 17000-run mark in Asia

Virat Kohli is 215 runs away from completing 17,000 international runs in Asia. Breaking this record in just three games vs WI would require something special, even from the great man. However, you can expect such wonders from VK! 

(Most international runs in Asia)

Kohli has 16785 runs in 351 innings in international matches played in Asia. He is behind Sachin Tendulkar (21741 runs), Kumar Sangakkara (18423) and Mahela Jayawardene (17386) on the list. 

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