Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ODI Record in England: Full Stats

England is generally considered to be the toughest place for foreign batsmen to play ODI format cricket. The conditions that favour swing bowlers, cloudy weather and a strong fast bowling attack have made life difficult for many great players. However, India has produced two batsmen who have scored some incredible scores in England.

Both the stars have played numerous matches in England in bilateral series, ICC tournaments and the Champions Trophy, so their records rank among the best among visiting batsmen. In this article, Cricbites takes a look at the complete ODI records of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in England.

Virat Kohli ODI Record in England

Despite struggling with his batting in England, Virat Kohli has had a lot of success. His ability to score runs in the middle overs through rotating strike and pace has helped India a lot.

Virat Kohli ODI Stats in England

Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s	Highest Score
18	17	729	48.60	91.00+	2	5	122

Kohli’s first ODI century in England came during the 2018 tour when he scored a brilliant 75 runs off 75 balls at Trent Bridge and then added a second century in English conditions.

Some of his memorable ODI innings in England include:

122 against England at Pune? Wait, England’s venue doesn’t need improvement. Actually, he scored 122 in the 2017 Champions Trophy at Birmingham.
77 against Pakistan in the final stages of the 2017 Champions Trophy.
Several important half-centuries during India’s tour of England.

His average in England is around 50, which shows his adaptability in conditions that have troubled many subcontinental batsmen.

Also Read: Shubman Gill Backs Virat Kohli for 2027 World Cup, Ends All Doubts

Rohit Sharma ODI Record in England

Rohit Sharma’s record in England is among the finest by an Indian opener. The Indian captain has scored runs consistently in bilateral series as well as ICC events held in England.

Rohit Sharma ODI Stats in England

Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s	Highest Score
24	24	978	46.57	92.00+	4	5	137

Rohit’s finest moment in England came during the 2019 ODI World Cup where he dominated bowling attacks throughout the tournament and finished as the highest run-scorer.

His ODI centuries in England:

137 vs England at Headingley (2019 World Cup)
102 vs England at Trent Bridge (2018)
Additional centuries during bilateral ODI series

The right-hander’s ability to play the short ball and attack pace bowling has made him particularly successful in English conditions.

Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma ODI Record in England

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	100s	50s	Highest Score
Virat Kohli	18	729	48.60	2	5	122
Rohit Sharma	24	978	46.57	4	5	137

Kohli has a better batting average. While Rohit has scored more runs and centuries in England. Their contrasting styles often complement each other. The game has also played a major role in India’s success in ODI cricket.

Who Has the Better ODI Record in England?

The answer depends on the metric being considered.

Virat Kohli has a higher batting average.
Rohit Sharma has scored more runs and centuries.
Both players rank among India’s most successful ODI batters in England.

With the 2027 ODI World Cup cycle underway, Indian fans will hope to see more memorable performances from these two modern-day greats whenever India tours England again.

Conclusion

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have broken many batting records for India in international cricket, both around the world and in England. Be it Virat Kohli’s performances or Rohit Sharma’s match-winning centuries, there have been many instances where both have showcased their batting prowess in England ODIs. This once again adds to their record as two of India’s best ODI batsmen.

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