Star batters Virat Kohli: and: Rohit Sharma there is another milestone in view as India begin the three-match ODI series against England on Tuesday. While the two veterans remain key to India’s hopes after disappointing T20I series losses to Ireland and England, they are also closing in on becoming India’s highest run-scorer in ODIs on English soil.Rahul Dravid now tops the list with 648 runs in 20 ODIs in England. Kohli is second among active players with 581 runs, while Rohit has 410 runs.
How many runs do Kohli and Rohit need?
- Virat Kohli needed 68 runs to surpass Dravid’s tally of 648.
- Rohit Sharma needs 239 runs to go ahead of Dravid.
With the three-match series ahead, Kohli has a realistic chance of securing the top spot, while Rohit needs a remarkable series to achieve success.Dravid scored 648 runs in 20 ODIs in England between 1996 and 2011 at an average of 38.11, including seven half-centuries. Although he did not score a hundred in England.Sachin Tendulkar second with 639 runs from 17 matches at 39.93, including a century and four fifties.
Most runs by Indian batsmen in ODIs in England
| Rank: | Players: | Matches: | Inns: | Running: | HS: | Avg | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1: | Rahul Dravid | 20:00 | 20:00 | 648: | 92* | 38.11: | 0: | 7:00 |
| 2: | Sachin Tendulkar | 17:00 | 17:00 | 639: | 105* | 39.93: | 1: | 4: |
| 3: | MS Dhoni | 21:00 | 18:00 | 613: | 78* | 40.86: | 0: | 5:00 |
| 4: | Virat Kohli: | 16:00 | 16:00 | 581: | 107: | 38.73: | 1: | 4: |
| 5:00 | Sourav Ganguly | 16:00 | 16:00 | 565: | 90: | 35.31: | 0: | 5:00 |
| 6:00 | Yuvraj Singh | 14:00 | 14:00 | 498: | 72: | 41.50 | 0: | 4: |
| 7:00 | Rohit Sharma | 10:00 | 10:00 | 410: | 137* | 58.57: | 2: | 2: |
Former captain MS Dhoni followed with 613 runs in 21 matches at an average of 40.86. Dhoni scored five half-centuries, with an unbeaten 78 being his highest score.Kohli has 581 runs in 16 ODIs in England at an average of 38.73. He scored one century and four fifties, with a top score of 107. Just 68 more runs would see him overtake Dravid and become India’s highest ODI run-scorer in England.Rohit has the best average among the top names, scoring 410 runs in 10 innings at 58.57. He made two centuries and two fifties, including a career-best 137 not out in England. Sourav Ganguly occupies the fifth place with 565 runs in 16 ODIs. The former India captain averaged 35.31 and scored five half-centuries, with a top score of 90.Yuvraj Singh next with 498 runs from 14 matches at an impressive average of 41.50. The left-hander registered four fifties, with 72 being his highest score in England.