Virat Kohli is regarded as the best batsman in One-Day International (ODI) in contemporary times. The stylish right-hand batsman has scored runs all across the world and on difficult pitches. And has already made his way up to the second spot on the most centuries list in ODIs. Kohli is nearing SachinTendulkar’s record of 49 centuries and is tipped to go past the legendary batsman very soon. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Schedule in PDF: Ticket Prices, Dates, Venue Details & Timetable Available for Download Online.

Besides being India’s mainstay in the batting, Kohli is also the captain of the Indian national cricket team. This will be Kohli’s first World Cup as a captain and it apparently happens to be the big captaincy test of his career. India’s campaign at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 will largely depend on how Kohli performers with the bat.

In England, Kohli has played 22 ODIs and has scored 873 averaging over 50. Interestingly, in these outings, Kohli has managed only one century and that too in 2011 against the home side. Ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Here’s a Look Back at How India Fared at the Last Edition of the CWC.

Virat Kohli ODI Record in England Before ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Matches Innings Runs Highest Score Average  100s 50s
22 22 873 107 54.56 1 7

Virat Kohli ODI Record Before ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Matches Innings Runs Highest Score Average  100s 50s
227 219 10843 183 59.57 41 49

Kohli took over India’s captaincy after MS Dhoni resigned from the post in 2017. Since then, Kohli has done a decent job and has a win percentage of over 70%. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Meet Captains of All 10 Participating Teams.

Virat Kohli Captaincy Record Before ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Matches Won Lost Tied NR Win%
68 49 17 1 1 73.88

While this is Kohli’s first World Cup as a captain, as a player the right-hander will feature in his third World Cup. Kohli made his World Cup debut in 2011 and was part of the Indian team during the 2015 World Cup as well. He has scored two centuries and a half-century from 17 matches.

Virat Kohli Cricket World Cup Record

Matches Innings Runs Highest Score Average  100s 50s
17 17 587 107 41.92 2 1

Kohli no doubt boasts of a superb record and the upcoming World Cup could well be another milestone in his already impressive career.  He has already earned a tag of prolific match-winner and fans will be hoping that Kohli emulates his success. 

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