Mon Apr 28 16:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Kohli Eyes England Domination After IPL 2025
**London, [Date of Publication]:** Indian batting legend Virat Kohli is setting his sights on a stellar performance against England in the upcoming five-test series, starting June 20th. His recent struggles in Australia fuel his determination to make amends on English soil. Kohli’s inclusion in the squad is almost certain, with the team announcement expected in the second week of May or later.
Kohli boasts a formidable record against England, having amassed 1991 runs in 28 Test matches at an impressive average of 42.36, including five centuries and nine half-centuries. His highest score against them is a commanding 235. His performance in the 15 Tests he’s played in England (976 runs, two centuries, five fifties) further underlines his prowess. He needs just 24 more runs to become the fourth Indian to reach 1000 Test runs in England, following Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rahul Dravid.
A strong showing in the upcoming series could see Kohli surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 1575 Test runs in England. Scoring 600 runs in this series would make him the highest run-scorer for India in England.
Kohli’s recent IPL performance, where he scored 443 runs in 10 innings, suggests he’s found his rhythm again, despite the different format. His focus now shifts towards the upcoming challenge, with the first test match scheduled for Leeds on June 20th, followed by matches in Birmingham, Lord’s, Manchester, and The Oval.
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