Cardiff, July 16: India star Virat Kohli etched his name into the record books by becoming the overseas batter with the most half-centuries in international cricket in England during the second ODI against England at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
Kohli reached the milestone with a fluent 65 off 66 balls, registering his 19th international fifty on English soil. In doing so, he surpassed Australia’s Steve Smith, who had previously held the record with 18 fifties in England.
The landmark innings came during India’s chase in the second ODI and once again highlighted Kohli’s remarkable consistency in challenging overseas conditions. The former India captain has enjoyed tremendous success in England across all three formats and added another milestone to his illustrious career with the latest knock.
Kohli’s record-breaking innings further strengthens his reputation as one of the finest batters of the modern era. Over the years, he has amassed numerous records in international cricket and continues to deliver in crucial matches for India.
The achievement adds to an already impressive list of milestones for the 37-year-old, who remains one of India’s most dependable performers in overseas conditions. His ability to adapt to English pitches and consistently score runs has made him one of the most successful visiting batters in the country’s cricketing history.
Kohli’s latest record is another significant chapter in a career filled with remarkable achievements on the international stage.
