Virat Kohli has a chance to make 9 big records. (Photo- PTI)
The three-match ODI series against South Africa starting from November 30 is not just a series for Virat Kohli, but an opportunity to write his name in golden letters in the history of cricket. King Kohli can make dozens of big records in his name simultaneously in this series. Be it the fastest 28,000 runs in international cricket or the most centuries in a single format, every run from Virat’s bat will create history.
King of single format centuries
If Virat scores even one century in this series, he will complete 52 centuries in ODI cricket. With this, he will become the batsman who has scored the most centuries in any one format. At present he stands on par with Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin has scored 51 centuries in Tests and Virat has scored 51 centuries in ODIs.
Fastest 28000 runs in international cricket
Virat needs only 327 runs to complete 28,000 international runs. If he scores these runs in the next 23 innings, he will surpass Sachin Tendulkar and become the fastest batsman to score 28,000 runs.
Opportunity to leave Kumar Sangakkara behind
At present Virat has 27,673 international runs in his name. By scoring just 344 more runs, he will overtake Kumar Sangakkara (28,016 runs) and become the second highest run scorer after Sachin Tendulkar.
Special records against South Africa
By scoring a century in the series, Virat will become the only batsman in the world to score 6 ODI centuries against South Africa. At the same time, if he makes two 50+ scores, then the record of scoring the highest 50+ score for India against South Africa will also be in his name. On the other hand, if he scores just 14 more runs in the winning matches, he will also become the first Indian to score 1000 ODI runs in the win against South Africa. The world record of scoring most runs in ODI matches won against SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) is also just 16 runs away.
Will achieve special status at home
After scoring another 50+ score, the record of scoring the highest 50+ score in ODI on Indian soil will also be in the name of Virat Kohli. At the same time, after playing one 50+ innings, his 100 50+ scores on home grounds will be completed. This will be a unique record in itself.