Virat Kohli is once again on the brink of making history, with the Indian batting great closing in on an ODI record no player has ever achieved. As India prepare for their next ODI in Rajkot, Kohli has a rare opportunity to push past a milestone that has remained untouched in the format’s long history.
A World Record Already in His Name
Kohli has scored five consecutive 50-plus scores in One Day Internationals on five different occasions, a world record in itself. No other batter in ODI cricket has managed this feat more than twice. The next best on the list include Kane Williamson, Quinton de Kock and Babar Azam, all of whom have achieved five consecutive 50-plus scores just two times each.
This statistic alone highlights the level of consistency Kohli has maintained across eras, conditions and bowling attacks.
The Missing Piece: Six in a Row
Despite his dominance, Kohli has never scored 50 or more in six consecutive ODIs. That is the final barrier standing between him and a truly unique record. If he manages another fifty-plus score in Rajkot, Kohli will become the first player in ODI history to record 6 successive 50+ scores.
What makes this chase even more significant is the list of legends he would move past.
Leaving the Greats Behind
Several iconic Indian batters have recorded five consecutive 50-plus scores in ODIs, including Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane. However, none of them managed to extend that streak to six.
For Kohli to go beyond this mark would not just make him the Indian record-holder, it would place him alone at the top, with no shared footnote.
Why This Record Could Stay Untouched
Consistency in ODI cricket has become increasingly difficult due to rotating squads, packed calendars and varying team roles. Maintaining form across six consecutive matches, against different oppositions and conditions, is a rare challenge, even for elite players.
Kohli’s ability to combine longevity, fitness and adaptability is what makes this moment possible. At a time when most batters struggle for extended rhythm, Kohli continues to deliver reliable returns at the highest level.
As India take the field next, all eyes will be on Kohli. One more fifty could give him an ODI record that may remain unmatched for years, or even forever.
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