Virat Kohli Set to Shine in 3rd ODI Against England at Lord’s
Virat Kohli is ready to take the field again as India battles England in the third One Day International (ODI) at Lord’s this Sunday. Kohli missed India’s recent series against Afghanistan due to a right hamstring injury he sustained during the IPL final. Despite this setback, he had an impressive run in the IPL, scoring six half-centuries in his last seven games and totaling 675 runs over 16 matches.
In the last ODI at Cardiff, Kohli came in to bat after Shubman Gill was dismissed early. He quickly made an impact, first partnering with Rohit Sharma and then forming another vital partnership with Shreyas Iyer. Kohli looked on track for his 86th international century but fell short, scoring 65 runs off 66 balls. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 international centuries remains a goal for Kohli as he aims to build on his solid performance at the series progresses.
Looking ahead, Kohli is expected to bat at the number three position at Lord’s.
Recent Performances from Virat Kohli in ODIs
Here’s how Kohli has fared in his last five ODIs:
| Opponent | Date | Venue | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | July 16, 2026 | Cardiff | 65 |
| England | July 14, 2026 | Birmingham | 5 |
| New Zealand | January 18, 2026 | Indore | 124 |
| New Zealand | January 14, 2026 | Rajkot | 23 |
| New Zealand | January 11, 2026 | Vadodara | 93 |
As the series draws to a close, cricket fans will be watching closely to see if Kohli can reach that century milestone.
