India will play the second ODI of the three-match ODI series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, on January 14. India is already leading the series by 1-0, thanks to Virat Kohli's 93 runs, accompanied by captain Shubman Gill's 56, vice captain Shreyas Iyer's 49, and a fiery finish by KL Rahul. Meanwhile, in Rajkot, Virat Kohli holds a special position with the most ODI runs in that field.

 

Kohli, so far, has played four ODIs at this venue and has scored half centuries in three of the matches. Kohli has a total of 226 runs at an average of 56.50. His highest score is 78, and he has a strike rate of 87.59. 

 

In the list, Rohit Sharma stands second with 188 runs from 3 matches and an average of 62.66. Shikhar Dhawan stands fifth with 109 runs in 2 innings.

 

Most runs in ODIs at Rajkot

 

Player's name	Team	Matches	Runs	Avg.	S/R	HS	50
Virat Kohli	India	4	226	56.50	87.59	78	3
Rohit Sharma	India	3	188	62.66	107.42	81	2
Steve Smith	Australia	2	172	86.00	105.52	98	2
Marnus Labuschagne	Australia	2	118	59.00	112.38	72	1
Shikhar Dhawan	India	2	109	54.50	91.59	96	1

 

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Kohli needs a half century to overtake Sachin Tendulkar

 

The former Indian captain Virat Kohli is enjoying his dream run in ODI cricket- the only format he is currently playing. In this, he has scored two centuries and three half centuries, which marks five consecutive fifty-plus scores. The run started in the final ODI in Australia, and continued in the home series against South Africa and then against New Zealand.

 

Kohli's ODI scores in last five ODI matches

 

Runs (balls)	Opposition	Date
93 (91)	New Zealand	Jan 11, '26
65* (45)	South Africa	Dec 6, '25
102 (93)	South Africa	Dec 3, '25
135 (120)	South Africa	Nov 20, '25
74* (81)	Australia	Oct 25, '25

 

Currently he shares the spot with Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid, Ajinkya Rahane, and the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Another half century in Rajkot on the 14th will overtake them.

 

Not only that, but he needs 1 run to override Tendulkar with the most number of ODI runs for an Indian against New Zealand. Both Kohli and Tendulkar have 1,750 runs against the Kiwis.