Virat Kohli Targets Historic Records at Adelaide Oval
Virat Kohli’s much-awaited return to international cricket ended in disappointment as he fell for a duck to Mitchell Starc during the opening ODI in Perth. But the second ODI at Adelaide Oval, a ground where he has enjoyed some of his best knocks, could be the perfect stage to turn things around. Kohli must deliver now to remain in the race for future series and the 2027 World Cup.
Despite being one of the greatest white-ball players of all time, Kohli knows that past glory will not secure him a place in the squad. A big innings at Adelaide has become crucial not only for his confidence but also for his immediate future.
Kohli Inches Closer to Overtaking Tendulkar
A good performance at Adelaide Oval could allow Virat Kohli to enter the record books once again. Kohli has scored 18,368 runs in white-ball formats, with 14,181 of them in ODIs and 4,188 in T20Is. He is just 68 runs away from surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s legendary mark of 18,436 runs.
The venue could also see another historic feat. Kohli stands just 229 runs away from becoming the first overseas batter to score 1000 runs at Adelaide Oval across formats. So far, he has accumulated 527 runs in five Test matches and 244 runs in four ODIs at this ground. Achieving that number in a single match will be a tall order, but Kohli has produced magic here before.
A Century Could Cement Kohli’s Legacy Further
If Virat Kohli manages to bring up a hundred at Adelaide Oval, it would make him the first visiting batter to score six centuries at the venue. It would also elevate him above Sachin Tendulkar for the most centuries in a single format, taking him to 52. In addition, it would mark his 30th international century away from home, surpassing Tendulkar’s record of 29.
Another Landmark Within Reach
There’s another major milestone on the horizon. If Kohli scores 49 runs at Adelaide Oval, he will become the first cricketer to score 2500 ODI runs against Australia in 50 or fewer innings.
Kohli has always had a special connection with this ground, having played some of his finest innings here. With pressure building and records waiting to be broken, Adelaide Oval could once again witness a defining chapter in Virat Kohli’s remarkable career.
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