Ind Vs Aus 2025
India vs AustraliaMS DhoniVirat Kohli Record

Virat Kohli Needs 19 Runs To Break Dhoni’s Historic Adelaide Record in 2nd ODI

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 2 weeks ago | Oct 22, 2025 05:40 pm IST
Virat Kohli Needs 19 Runs To Break Dhoni's Historic Adelaide Record in 2nd ODI

All eyes are on Adelaide. This Thursday, October 23, 2025, isn’t just another cricket match. It’s a moment where history could be rewritten as India, trailing 0-1, takes on Australia in the second ODI. And at the center of it all is Virat Kohli, who is just 19 runs away from shattering a massive record held by none other than MS Dhoni.

Key Takeaways

  • Record Alert: Virat Kohli needs only 19 runs to surpass MS Dhoni (262 runs) as India’s highest ODI run-scorer at the Adelaide Oval.
  • Kohli’s Fortress: Adelaide is Kohli’s most successful overseas venue, where he has scored 975 runs across all formats, including five centuries.
  • Series Pressure: India is currently trailing Australia 0-1 in the three-match ODI series after losing the opener in Perth.
  • Redemption Chance: Kohli is looking to bounce back after being dismissed for an eight-ball duck in the first match.

The Adelaide Connection

Look, some grounds are just special for a player. For Virat Kohli, the Adelaide Oval is that place. It’s his “most successful hunting ground outside India.” The numbers don’t lie. In 12 matches across all formats here, he’s piled up a staggering 975 runs. That includes five centuries and four fifties. It’s a place where he just clicks.

Now, he stands at 244 ODI runs in just four innings at this venue, with two of those being centuries. But the man he’s chasing? MS Dhoni. The former captain scored 262 runs in his six ODI innings here. Kohli needs just 19 runs to claim that top spot for India at this iconic ground.

Bouncing Back from Perth

The series opener in Perth wasn’t pretty. Kohli, making his return to international cricket, had a “lacklustre outing,” getting out for an eight-ball duck. It was a shock for fans and a setback for the team, who went on to lose the match. You just know that won’t sit well with him.

Get the Latest Updates

Be part of our sports community for daily news, expert analysis, and insider info.

Join on Telegram Join on WhatsApp

But champions find a way to respond. Reports from October 21 showed Kohli in an intense net session at Adelaide, refusing to take that failure lying down. This second ODI is his chance to not only get back into form but to do it by breaking a significant record and leveling the series for his country.

More Than a Record on the Line

Yeah, the record is huge. But there’s a bigger picture. This series is Shubman Gill’s debut as India’s ODI captain, a massive moment for the future of the team. It’s also seen as crucial for the future of senior players like Kohli and Rohit Sharma as India begins to build its roadmap for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

A loss here means losing the series. A win, potentially powered by a record-breaking innings from Kohli, could change the entire momentum. The pressure is on, not just for the record, but for India’s pride and the team’s future direction. Will Kohli deliver when it matters most? We’ll find out on Thursday.