Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Script History; Surpass 8,000 International Runs As Batting Pair During IND vs ENG 2nd ODI 2026
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have made history, becoming only the third Indian pair to smash over 8,000 partnership runs in international cricket. This monumental achievement occurred during the ongoing India vs England 2nd ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on July 16, 2026. Catch all the details on their record-breaking feat, the match, and where to watch.
Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma today added another illustrious chapter to their glittering careers, breaching the 8,000-run mark as a batting partnership in international cricket. The historic milestone was achieved during India's innings in the second One Day International against England at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Sophia Gardens Erupts as Virat Kohli Walks Out to Bat in IND vs ENG 2nd ODI 2026 (Watch Video).
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Create History
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— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) July 16, 2026
The dynamic pair, batting together after the early dismissal of captain Shubman Gill, steadily built their partnership before crossing the significant threshold. Their synergy has been a cornerstone of India's success across formats for over a decade.
A Rare Accomplishment
This makes Kohli and Sharma only the third Indian duo to achieve this remarkable milestone in international cricket, joining the legendary pairs of Sachin Tendulkar-Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar-Rahul Dravid.
1. Sourav Ganguly & Sachin Tendulkar — 12,400 Runs
The most legendary opening and top-order combination in the history of limited-overs cricket. The iconic duo scored a staggering 12,400 runs together in partnerships across international formats, anchoring India’s batting throughout the late 1990s and 2000s.
2. Rahul Dravid & Sachin Tendulkar — 11,037 Runs
Combining flawless defensive technique with masterclass shot-making, Dravid and Tendulkar built the backbone of India's Test and ODI middle order. Together, they amassed 11,037 runs in international partnerships.
3. Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli — 8,000+ Runs
The modern-day stalwarts became the third Indian pair to cross the historic 8,000-run threshold. Their run accumulation spans well over a decade, defining India's dominant modern era across multi-format tournament cricket
Rohit Sharma, who opened the innings, contributed 26 runs before his dismissal. Virat Kohli is currently at the crease, nearing a half-century, continuing to anchor the Indian innings. Why is KL Rahul Not Playing in IND vs ENG 2nd ODI 2026?.
Match Details
The 2nd ODI, part of the India tour of England 2026, is being played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The match commenced at 5:30 PM IST, following the toss at 5:00 PM IST, which England captain Harry Brook won, opting to bowl first.
India XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna.
England XI: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.
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