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Records that can be broken by Virat Kohli in ODI series vs South Africa

Virat Kohli returns with several major records within reach, setting up a thrilling ODI series against South Africa as he chases historic milestones.

Arunima Purohit
Nov 30, 2025
Records that can be broken by Virat Kohli in ODI series vs South Africa

Kohli during the practice. Image | BCCI on X

As the Indian cricket team gears up for an intense showdown against South Africa, all eyes are once again on Virat Kohli, the man who has built an empire of consistency, hunger, and dominance over the years. The upcoming series marks the return of King Kohli to ODI action, and with it arrives a long list of milestones he is on the verge of rewriting.

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Few players in world cricket command the statistical aura Kohli does, and this series offers him an opportunity to add several glittering feathers to an already illustrious crown. One of the biggest landmarks is the chance to become the player with the most hundreds in a single format.

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Kohli is just one century away from achieving this historic milestone, which would further cement his status as a modern-era batting giant. Beyond that, he also needs 337 runs in 23 innings to become the fastest player to reach 28,000 international runs, a testament to the volume and consistency of his run-making machine. To know more about the records, read the article.

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Records on the Line for Virat Kohli

  • Needs 1 century to become the player with the most hundreds in a single format
  • Needs 337 runs in his next 23 innings to become the fastest to 28,000 international runs
  • Needs 344 runs to become the 2nd highest run-scorer in international cricket
  • Needs 1 century to become the only player with 6 ODI hundreds against South Africa
  • Needs two 50+ scores for the most 50+ scores by an Indian against South Africa
  • Needs 14 runs in wins to become the 1st Indian to score 1,000 ODI runs against South Africa in wins
  • Needs one 50+ score for the most ODI 50+ scores at home
  • Needs one 50+ score to complete 100 50+ scores at home (all formats)
  • Needs 16 runs in wins to become the player with the most ODI runs against SENA teams in wins
  • Also read: Former India cricketer slams Rishabh Pant’s captaincy after series defeat against South Africa

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