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Virat Kohli ODI Stats and Records at Sophia Gardens: A three-match ODI series (India tour of England 2026) is currently underway between England and India. The second match of the series is scheduled for today, July 16, at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. India will aim to win this match and clinch the series, while hosts England will look to bounce back and level the series at 1-1. All eyes will be on 'run-machine' Virat Kohli during this crucial encounter, given his interesting history at this venue. Let’s take a look at Virat Kohli's ODI statistics and records at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, ahead of the match
Virat Kohli ODI Record at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
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Veteran batsman Virat Kohli has played a total of four ODI matches at the Cardiff venue so far. He has scored 196 runs at an impressive average of 49.00. His tally at Sophia Gardens includes one century and one half-century, indicating that the conditions here suit his game well.
2011: Virat Kohli's Cardiff Century
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Kohli scored his only ODI century at this venue against England in 2011. In the final match of the 2011 tour, while chasing a revised target of 241 runs, Kohli batted magnificently to score the sixth century of his ODI career. He played an aggressive innings of 107 runs off just 93 balls.
During this innings, he shared a crucial 170-run partnership for the third wicket with the legendary Rahul Dravid. However, after reaching his century, he was dismissed 'hit-wicket' in a rather unusual manner. This innings demonstrated Kohli's technical maturity and mental toughness to the world in a high-pressure match, even though the Indian team fell short of the target.
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Virat Kohli ODI Stats & Record at Cardiff Cricket Stadium
| M | Runs | HS | AVG | 50/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 196 | 107 | 49.00 | 01 / 01 |
Will Virat Kohli Deliver Another Masterclass in Cardiff?
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Virat Kohli's average of 49 and his past performances at this Cardiff venue give Indian fans hope for a big innings. For the Indian team to win the series and maintain its dominance in Cardiff, it is crucial that Kohli's bat fires in today's match.
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