Just one day remains for the India vs Australia ODI series 2025 to begin. Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to face one of the strongest cricket teams in Perth. Both have had remarkable careers in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Their aggressive batting and consistency have created landmarks in international cricket. With both players returning after a long break, fans eagerly await another milestone from these legends.
Virat Kohli’s ODI Records and Milestones
Run-chaser Virat Kohli has showcased his prowess against Australia across formats. Since his debut against Australia in 2009, Kohli has played 50 ODIs against them and scored 2,451 runs at an average of 54.46. These achievements include 8 centuries and 15 half-centuries, with a top score of 123. Kohli possesses exceptional adaptability and can quickly adjust to Australia’s fast and bouncy pitches.
In ODIs overall, he has scored 14,181 runs at an average of 57.88, holding the record for the most centuries in the format with 51 centuries. He trails only Kumar Sangakkara (14,234) and Sachin Tendulkar (18,426) on the all-time ODI run-scorers list. Kohli needs just 54 more runs to become the second-highest ODI run scorer of all time. Across white-ball cricket (ODIs + T20Is), Kohli is only 67 runs away from breaking Tendulkar’s record of 18,436 runs, having scored 18,369 runs in total.
Rohit Sharma’s ODI Records and Achievements
Rohit Sharma is set to play his 500th international match and aims to become the player with the most sixes in ODIs. He has played 30 ODIs against Australia, scoring 1,328 runs at an average of 53.12. He requires just 10 more runs to become the first Indian to score 1,000 runs against Australia in Australia.
Rohit is also close to joining the elite club of Indians with 20,000 international runs across formats. He needs 300 more runs to enter the list alongside Sachin Tendulkar (34,357), Virat Kohli (27,599), and Rahul Dravid (24,208). Currently, he has 49 centuries across formats; one more century will make him the ninth player to achieve this milestone.
Combined Impact of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Indian Cricket
The contributions of both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been pivotal in India’s victories in Australia. Each has scored 8 ODI centuries against Australia, and one more century will put them level with Tendulkar’s record of 9 ODI centuries against the Aussies. Their dominance and legacy in cricket ensure that the upcoming ODI series against Australia could witness yet another record-breaking performance.
Looking Ahead: Milestones Await Against Australia
After retiring from Test and T20 cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will focus on breaking more records in the ODI series against Australia. They are just a few runs away from surpassing former cricket legends’ records. With their existing achievements across formats, this ODI series promises another opportunity for personal milestones and historic performances.