Virat Kohli sets record as India's top run‑scorer in England

Virat Kohli broke Rahul Dravid's long‑standing record for the most runs by an Indian batter in England, reaching 2,646 runs across all formats during the second ODI of India's tour of England at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. The milestone was achieved with a boundary off Jofra Archer and moved Kohli ahead of Dravid’s 2,645 runs, making him the leading Indian run‑getter on English soil and the highest‑scoring Asian batter there.

The record‑breaking performance came as India chased and won the match, further cementing Kohli’s status among the elite Indian batsmen in England. His tally now surpasses other notable visitors such as Viv Richards, while Rohit Sharma remains the Indian leader in centuries in the country.