Virat Kohli ODI Stats In England

Virat Kohli enjoys a remarkable record in ODIs on English soil (Source: AFP)

The face of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli, will finally be back in Indian colours after nearly 7 months when India takes on England in a three-match ODI series commencing on July 14. Kohli, who had missed the Afghanistan ODIs due to a hamstring injury, returns to international cricket for the first time since January 2026.

First appearing in an ODI on English shores in 2011, the 37-year-old has played 29 matches in the country, which includes some of the most useful knocks in the history of Indian cricket. That being said, in this article, let's take a look at Virat Kohli ODI stats in England and more. 

Virat Kohli marks long-awaited return to English soil

For the unversed, Kohli will travel to England with the Indian squad for the first time since 2022.

Virat Kohli's last ODI in England was on July 17, 2022, at Old Trafford, Manchester. In that series-deciding third ODI, Kohli scored 17 runs off 22 balls before getting caught behind. India ultimately won the match by 5 wickets to clinch the 3-match series, thanks to a spectacular century by Rishabh Pant.

Kohli enjoys an outstanding ODI record in England

Virat Kohli boasts a phenomenal ODI record in England, having scored 1,153 runs across 29 innings at a stellar average of 52.54. 

His highly successful track record includes 11 half-centuries and a memorable unbeaten 96, highlighting his ability to anchor innings and perform under pressure in swing-friendly conditions.

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Moreover, the former India captain not only has a good track record against the Three Lions on their home soil, but also has excellent numbers across three ICC events played in the country, including the 2013 and 2017 Champions Trophies and the 2019 World Cup. 

He was also part of the team that won the former, beating England in the final of the 2013 Champions Trophy.

Virat Kohli ODI Stats In England

(*All Stats Updated Till July 13, 2026)

All records Virat Kohli can break in IND vs ENG ODI series

The former Indian captain is on the verge of breaking multiple major records ahead of the three-match ODI series against England, starting at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 14. Check the list below:

1. Needs just 203 runs, within his next 77 ODI innings, to reach the fastest 15,000 ODI runs.
2. Needs 2 more centuries for the world record for the most centuries in List A cricket history.
3. Kohli needs 2 more centuries for the most international centuries against England by an Indian batter.
4. Needs 9 more runs to become the highest run-scorer in England among Indians.
5. Virat Kohli needs 1 more 50+ score for the most 50-plus scores against England in international cricket by an Indian
6. Needs 1 more 50+ score in a winning cause for the most ODI 50-plus scores in India's victories.
7. Needs 36 more runs to complete 16,000 runs as a No. 3 batter.
8. The Indian batter requires 81 more runs in a winning cause for the second-most ODI runs in India’s wins.
9. Needs 150 more runs to become the leading ODI run-scorer against England as an Indian.

India vs England ODIs start Men in Blue's Road to 2027 World Cup 

Lastly, the upcoming IND vs ENG ODI series holds remarkable importance for the Men in Blue, who recently suffered humiliating losses against Ireland and England in T20Is. 

The series will not only mark the return of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah, but also give an opportunity to bounce back from the recent setback.

Moreover, with the 2027 ODI World Cup drawing closer, the team management will use the three-match series to assess its strongest combinations against one of the world's leading ODI teams.

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