Cricket World Cup 2027: What is Virat Kohli’s record in South Africa?
Virat Kohli will hold key for India in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027.
The countdown to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 has officially begun after the ICC announced the 12 venues that will host the tournament across different regions in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The 50-over World Cup is returning to Africa after 24 years, making it the biggest cricket event in recent times.
The upcoming edition of the Cricket World Cup 2027 will feature 14 teams and 57 matches under a new tournament format. South Africa will host the majority of the games, while Zimbabwe and Namibia will also host some of the games.
For India, preparations for the Cricket World Cup 2027 are now underway as they are building a strong ODI squad under new Shubman Gill. However, Fans are eager to see star players like Virat Kohli in the 2027 World Cup and it may be the last occasion that we will be seeing the legend for the last time in any ICC tournament.
Virat Kohli himself has made it clear through his performances that the 2027 ODI World Cup remains a major target. His recent form in ODIs and his outstanding record in South Africa have increased expectations ahead of the tournament.
Virat Kohli’s record in South Africa ahead of World Cup 2027
Virat Kohli has consistently enjoyed batting in South Africa; he has built an impressive ODI record across venues that will host the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Across the 12 confirmed World Cup venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, Kohli has played 25 ODI innings, scoring 1,358 runs at an outstanding average of 71.47. During this period, he has registered 4 centuries, 9 half-centuries and won 5 player of the match awards.
Impressively, no other current Indian player has scored even half as many ODI runs as Kohli at these venues.
- ODI Innings: 25
- Runs Scored: 1,358
- Batting Average: 71.47|
- 100s: 4
- 50s: 9
- Player of the Match Awards: 5
Very few Indian players have played as much cricket in South Africa as Kohli. If he maintains his current fitness and form, he will be India’s batting backbone during the 2027 Cricket World Cup
What is Virat Kohli’s ODI record in South Africa ahead of the 2027 World Cup?
Virat Kohli has scored 1,358 runs in 25 ODI innings at 12 confirmed venues in the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Where will the Cricket World Cup 2027 be played?
The tournament will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia across 12 venues.
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Amit Patel is a passionate sports enthusiast and a devoted Virat Kohli admirer who proudly supports Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Having been involved in sports from a young age, he has played chess at the district level and represented his college in various competitions. Amit closely follows Indian cricket, with a special interest in tracking young talents and rising stars making their mark at the highest level. Alongside his love for the game, he is an experienced sports content writer who enjoys crafting stories that connect with fans.