Kohli equals Viv Richards with another ODI half-century against England
Virat Kohli scored a half-century in the second ODI against England, equaling Viv Richards for the second-most 50-plus scores against England in ODI cricket. Despite his performance, India lost the match after England's bowlers restricted the team's total.
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Kohli's continued statistical dominance in international cricket remains a major point of interest for global sports fans and cricket historians.
Virat Kohli continued his superb record against England by bringing up another half-century during the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday. The Indian batting star reached the milestone in style, helping India stay in control after the early loss of Rohit Sharma.Kohli completed his fifty in the 27th over with a trademark straight drive off Sam Curran. The elegant boundary not only took him to the landmark but also earned a loud ovation from the Cardiff crowd, with the former India captain acknowledging the applause by raising his bat. The knock marked Kohli's 14th score of 50 or more in ODIs against England, including three centuries. With that, he equalled West Indies legend Viv Richards for the joint second-most 50-plus scores against England in ODI cricket.
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