Virat Kohli is one player who has always been close on the heels of Sachin Tendulkar with regard to batting records. Against West Indies in the upcoming ODI series, Virat Kohli is set to overtake Sachin in a record list. In this article, we take a look at one of Sachin Tendulkar’s record in ODIs that is all set to be broken by Virat Kohli.
Sachin Tendulkar’s record in ODIs on the verge of being beaten
Sachin Tendulkar is the highest run-getter in both ODI and Test cricket. In ODIs, Sachin has also held the record of being the player to have scored the most number of runs in successful ODI chases. He has scored, 5490 runs at an average of 55.45. However, this record is all set to be broken by Virat Kohli.
Regarded as the chase master in the modern game, Virat has helped India in plenty of chases. So far, he has made, 5388 runs at an average of 96.21 in successful ODI chases. Hence, it means that he needs only 103 more runs to beat this record held by Sachin. If India gets to chase in any of the upcoming games, Virat could get to this feat. If not the upcoming series, in the immediate future, Virat is anyways going to break it.
India take on West Indies in an important series
Meanwhile, it will be an important assignment for Team India against West Indies. The assignment will include 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is. While the ODI fixtures will take place in Ahmedabad, the T20Is will happen at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
After the whitewash against South Africa, India will be keen to return to form in the ODI format. The comeback of Rohit Sharma will help India. He will captain the squad for the first time after taking over the ODI Team as the full-time skipper. Hence, this series will begin the journey for the team until the 2023 World Cup at home.
