2 min readUpdated: Jul 14, 2026 02:37 PM IST
Indian cricket team are set to return to One Day Internationals (ODIs) format as their UK Tour continues against England in a crucial 3-match ODI series starting July 14. After back-to-back disappointing washouts in T2OI series’ against Ireland (2-0) and England (4-0), Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return to the team as the former Indian Captains will look to put the losing streak to rest and restore some pride for the visitors. All eyes will be on the star duo’s capability to tackle the difficult English playing conditions.
Looking at their stats while playing on the English soil, the numbers have been nothing short of extraordinary. The great performances by the duo on enemy territory are a positive sign for the Men in Blue.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI batting record in England
| Statistics | Rohit Sharma | Virat Kohli |
| Innings | 27 | 35 |
| Runs | 1,428 | 1,349 |
| Batting Average | 64.9 | 42.16 |
| Strike Rate | 90.8 | 89.33 |
| Highest Score | 140 | 122 |
| Centuries | 7 | 4 |
| Half-centuries | 7 | 8 |
| 50+ Scores | 14 | 12 |
| Runs per Innings | 52.89 | 38.54 |
While Rohit has the highest run tally (1,428) scored by an Indian batter on English soil, Kohli follows his fellow countryman with 1,349 runs. His 12 fifty-plus scores are the second-most among overseas batters in England.
Rohit excels with a remarkable batting average of 64.90 and a strike rate of 90.8 in England. Kohli, too, has enjoyed considerable success in English conditions, amassing over 1,300 runs, which includes four centuries.
Rohit can further sweeten his already exceptional record in England and could become the first Indian batter to score eight ODI centuries on English soil.
The unique batting styles and vast experience of both batters add immense stability and calmness to the Indian batting lineup.
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Highest Indian run getters in England
| Player | Innings | Runs | HS | AVG | 100s | |
| Rohit Sharma | 27 | 1428 | 140 | 64.9 | 7 | 7 |
| Virat Kohli | 33 | 1349 | 107 | 51.88 | 1 | 12 |
| Rahul Dravid | 32 | 1238 | 145 | 45.85 | 2 | 11 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 22 | 1142 | 125 | 60.1 | 4 | 4 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 26 | 1051 | 140* | 43.79 | 3 | 4 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 27 | 1034 | 183 | 38.29 | 1 | 7 |
India Tour of England 2026 – ODI Series Schedule
| Date | Venue | City | |
| 1st ODI | 14 July 2026 (Tuesday) | Edgbaston | Birmingham |
| 2nd ODI | 16 July 2026 (Thursday) | Sophia Gardens | Cardiff |
| 3rd ODI | 19 July 2026 (Sunday) | Lord’s Cricket Ground | London |
The three-match ODI series follows the conclusion of a humiliating T20I series for India, with the matches scheduled at three of England’s most iconic cricket venues.
Written by Madhav Sachdeva, an intern with the online sports desk.
