IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: In the second ODI to be played in Cardiff, Virat Kohli will become the highest run scoring Indian batsman on English soil by scoring just 4 runs. During this time he can also break the big record of Rahul Dravid.
Virat Kohli England runs: The second match of the three-match ODI series between India and England will be played on July 16 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Team India has taken a 1-0 lead in the series by winning the first ODI. Virat Kohli could not play a big innings in the first match, due to which he missed out on making a special record in his name. However, he has a great chance to create history in the second ODI. If Virat scores just 4 runs, he will become the Indian batsman who has scored the most runs on English soil and will break the record of Rahul Dravid.
Virat Kohli can break Rahul Dravid’s big record
- Virat Kohli has a golden opportunity to break the record of Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid in Cardiff ODI. Currently, Rahul Dravid holds the record of scoring most runs in international cricket (Test, ODI and T20) on English soil. Dravid has scored 2645 runs in 56 innings, which includes 8 centuries.
- There itself, Virat Kohli Till now 2642 runs have been scored in 74 innings in England. That means he needs only 4 runs to break Dravid’s record. Virat has 3 centuries in his name in England.
- Sachin Tendulkar is at third place in this list, who had scored 2626 runs in 56 innings.
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Virat can achieve another big achievement
Apart from breaking Rahul Dravid’s record, Virat Kohli will have a chance to achieve another special achievement. As soon as he lands in Cardiff, this will be his 100th ODI match in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia). In the cricket world, playing in SENA countries is always considered challenging. In such a situation, reaching this milestone will be another big achievement in Virat’s illustrious career.
How is Virat’s record in Sophia Gardens, Cardiff?
If we talk about Virat Kohli’s record at the Sophia Gardens ground in Cardiff, his performance here has not been very impressive. In 2014, while playing against England on the same ground, he was out without opening the account. Virat was not successful in playing big innings even in the first ODI. In such a situation, all eyes will be on him in the second match. Fans will hope that this time Virat will leave behind the previous disappointments and play a brilliant innings and register two big records in his name.
Most searched questions about Virat Kohli
1. How many runs does Virat Kohli need to break Rahul Dravid’s record?
Virat Kohli needs only 4 runs to become the highest run-scoring Indian batsman in England.
2. Who is the Indian batsman who has scored the most runs in England?
Currently this record is in the name of Rahul Dravid, who has scored 2645 runs in 56 innings.
3. Where will the second ODI between India and England be played?
The second ODI will be played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (England).