Virat Kohli last played at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur back in 2019, and nearly six years later, Virat will make his return to the venue for the India vs England 1st ODI. It’s an ideal setting for the Indian stalwart to regain his form, as he has been struggling recently. Kohli also made a brief appearance in the Ranji Trophy, marking his return to the tournament after 13 years, but his innings ended quickly after facing just 15 balls.
The opening match of the series will take place at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, a venue where Kohli has an outstanding record, particularly in ODIs and Tests.
Virat Kohli stats in VCA stadium
Kohli has scored 325 runs in five ODI innings at the VCA Stadium, maintaining an average of 81.25 and a strike rate of 105.17. He is also the highest run getter in the Stadium. Last time he played at VCA Stadium, he scored 116 off 120 balls.
His most iconic innings here was a blistering 115* off just 66 balls against Australia in 2013.
Both of his ODI centuries at this venue came against the same opponent, highlighting his impressive record on Nagpur’s pitch in this format.
| Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100 | 50 |
| 4 | 366 | 213 | 73.2 | 54.38 | 2 | – |
Most runs in VCA stadium in ODI
| Player | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100 | 50 |
| V Kohli (IND) | 4 | 366 | 213 | 73.2 | 54.38 | 2 | – |
| V Sehwag (IND) | 4 | 357 | 109 | 59.5 | 87.28 | 1 | 3 |
| MS Dhoni (IND) | 4 | 339 | 99 | 56.5 | 47.01 | – | 4 |
| HM Amla (SA) | 2 | 293 | 253* | 146.5 | 45.07 | 1 | – |
| SR Tendulkar (IND) | 4 | 291 | 109 | 48.5 | 50.17 | 2 | 1 |
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