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Virat Kohli, one of the greatest modern-day batsmen, is all set to return to international cricket in India’s upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, starting October 19, 2025. The veteran batter, who last played in the 2025 Champions Trophy, has always thrived in Australian conditions, scoring consistently and amassing huge totals. With 1,327 runs from 29 ODIs in Australia at an impressive average of 51.03, including five centuries and six fifties, Kohli will look to continue his rich run of form Down Under.
Here are five major milestones and records Virat Kohli can achieve during the series:
5. Most ODI Centuries Away from Home
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Kohli has scored 51 ODI centuries in his career, with 27 coming in foreign conditions. This includes centuries in Australia, Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, UAE, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and South Africa.
If Kohli manages a century in one of the three ODIs against Australia, he could surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 29 ODI centuries away from home. Even two centuries would put him on par with the cricketing legend. This milestone would further cement his reputation as a globetrotting run-machine.
4. Third Player to Hit 1,500+ Boundaries in ODIs
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Much of Kohli’s success in ODIs comes from his ability to consistently find the boundary. To date, he has smashed 1,325 fours and 152 sixes, totaling 1,477 boundaries.
He needs just 24 more boundaries to cross the 1,500-mark, a feat only achieved by Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya. Achieving this would make him the third player in ODI history to hit over 1,500 boundaries, highlighting his dominance in limited-overs cricket.
3. Most Centuries in a Single Format
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With 51 ODI hundreds, Kohli currently holds the record for most centuries in ODIs.
He is tied with Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 51 hundreds in Tests—the most in a single format by any player. A single century in this series would see Kohli overtake Tendulkar to become the only player with the most centuries in a single international format.
2. Most Runs in White-Ball Cricket (ODIs + T20Is)
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Virat Kohli’s record in white-ball cricket is phenomenal. He has amassed 14,181 runs in ODIs and 4,188 runs in T20 Internationals, totaling 18,369 international runs in white-ball cricket.
He is just 68 runs away from surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s combined tally of 18,436 runs in ODIs and T20Is, making him the highest run-scorer in white-ball international cricket. This milestone underscores his consistency across formats.
1. Second-Highest Run-Scorer in ODIs
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Currently, Kohli has 14,181 runs from 302 ODIs, averaging 57.88, with 51 centuries and 74 fifties. He sits third on the all-time list of ODI run-scorers, just behind Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara, who has 14,234 runs.
With only 54 runs needed to surpass Sangakkara, Kohli could move up to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history, trailing only Sachin Tendulkar’s 18,426 runs.
Final Thoughts
The IND vs AUS 2025 ODI series offers Virat Kohli an ideal platform to achieve several historic milestones. Fans will be eagerly watching as he chases records, consolidates his legacy, and continues to shine in challenging Australian conditions.
With his unmatched skill, temperament, and hunger for runs, Kohli could rewrite the record books once again.
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