Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli is gearing up for the upcoming ODI series in Colombo against Sri Lanka. Currently, ranked third on the all-time list of ODI run-scorers, Kohli is on the brink of reaching several major career milestones.
Kohli aims to deliver outstanding performances in Colombo, not only to lead India to victory but also to cement his legacy in cricket by achieving these significant feats:
14,000 ODI Runs
With 13,848 ODI runs, Kohli is just 152 runs short of the 14,000-run mark. Given his excellent form and vast experience, it's highly likely he will achieve this milestone during the series. The ODI run-scoring chart is currently led by Sachin Tendulkar with 18,426 runs, followed by Kumar Sangakkara with 14,234 runs.
Record for ODI Fifties
Kohli is tied with Sourav Ganguly at 72 half-centuries. One more fifty will put him ahead of Ganguly, and surpassing MS Dhoni's record of 73 fifties will solidify his place among cricket's legends.
Surpassing MS Dhoni's Run-Tally in Sri Lanka
Kohli has amassed 1,028 runs in Sri Lanka, averaging 48.95, with five centuries and two fifties. He needs 213 more runs to surpass MS Dhoni’s tally of 1,240 runs in Sri Lanka. Given his current form, Kohli is likely to achieve this milestone during the three-match series.