What is Virat Kohli’s record at Guwahati in ODIs?

Virat Kohli (Photo Source: BCCI)

Virat Kohli is all set to make his mark once again for the Men in Blue for the match on Wednesday, September 30 at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The ace India batter has played two ODI innings at the venue and converted both into centuries. His record at the venue stands as one of the most consistent by any batter in ODI cricket at a single ground.

With India set to face West Indies in the 2nd ODI of a three-match series at the same ground, Kohli’s history at Barsapara makes for compelling reading. He scored 139* off just 88 balls in the series opening clash played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, and his Guwahati record adds further weight to his current form.

Across his two ODI innings at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Kohli has accumulated 253 runs at an average of 126.50. He has struck 2 centuries and 0 half-centuries, with a highest score of 140. He also has the most runs by a cricketer at this venue, closely followed by his long-standing teammate and attacking opener Rohit Sharma, who has 235 runs in as many encounters.

The 37-year-old scored 140 off 107 balls against West Indies on October 21, 2018 in his maiden appearance at this ground. His innings included 21 fours and 2 sixes before he was dismissed by Devendra Bishoo. The visitors had posted 322 runs, and India overhauled the target, finishing at 326/2 in 42.1 overs to win by 8 wickets. That successful chase of 323 remains the highest at the venue.

There was a five-year wait for Kohli to return to the venue and show his class. On January 10, 2023 in the white-ball series against Sri Lanka, the Run Machine scored 113 off 87 deliveries. Courtesy of his stupendous show with the bat, the Indian team posted 373/7 in that match, which is the highest total at the venue, and won by 67 runs.

The table below captures his full statistical record at the venue: