Star India batter Virat Kohli will be coming back to ODI cricket as India take on South Africa in a three-match series starting November 30 in Ranchi. The experienced right-hander is not only an integral part of the side but is also close to reaching two major records that can add another big chapter to his career. Virat Kohli On Verge of Two Big Records in IND vs SA 1st ODI First to Score 10,000 runs in Bilateral ODIs Kohli is only 64 runs away from becoming the first cricketer ever to score 10,000 runs in bilateral ODIs. As of now, he has 9936 runs in such matches. No other player in cricket history has reached this mark before. Kohli already holds the record for most runs in bilateral ODIs, going past former India captain MS Dhoni, who had 7669 runs. After Dhoni, the list include AB de Villiers, Kumar Sangakkara, and Sachin Tendulkar. This shows how consistent Kohli has been in the ODI format for over a decade. His form at home and away, work rate, and fitness have helped him stay at the top for so long. Also Read | 5 Selection Questions After India Announce ODI Squad vs South Africa On the Verge of 100 ODI 50s In this series, Kohli is also close to another major record. He presently has 99 scores of 50 or more at home across all formats. One more such score will take him to the 100 mark, which is a rare achievement. Most 50+ Scores At Home Across Formats 112 - Sachin Tendulkar 106 - Ricky Ponting 104 - Jacques Kallis 99 - Virat Kohli The right-handed batter, Kohli, announced his retirement from Test cricket earlier this year during IPL 2025. However, he made it pretty clear that he will continue to represent India in ODI cricket. He last appeared in ODIs during the series between India and Australia in October. Fans are excited to see him back in the iconic blue jersey, primarily because of his stellar performances he has shown in ODI cricket. Kohli is called the “Chasemaster” because of the way he leads India to wins in run chases. He has fifty-one ODI centuries, the most in this format, and he is always adding more. So, Kohli has the chance of joining this elite list, and then moving up as he will continue to play more matches in India. Also Read | How can India qualify for the World Test Championship Final 2027? A Crucial Series For Team India The series against South Africa is also very important for the Indian team. Bilateral cricket has not gone well for India in recent months. Under the new management, India lost ODI series against Sri Lanka and Australia. They managed to win only one series at home, which came against England. The recent 2-0 whitewash in the Test format against South Africa has increased the pressure on the side. The board and selectors are watching closely, and another disappointing performance may lead to strong decisions to ensure the team is moving in the right direction. India have done well in multi-nation events like the World Cup or the Asia Cup, but their performances in smaller series have not been consistent. This series is a chance to fix that.