How has Virat Kohli fared at Nagpur's VCA Stadium (ODIs)?
What's the story
As India gear up for the three-match ODI series against England at home, all eyes are on cricketing icon Virat Kohli.
The star Indian batter returns the ODI setup, a format where he has been India's match-winner.
The first match of the series will be played at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. Kohli has an incredible record at this venue, especially in ODIs and Tests.
His performance here could be the key to India's success in the upcoming series.
ODI performance
Kohli averages over 81 at VCA Stadium
As per ESPNcricinfo, Kohli has amassed 325 runs in five ODI innings at the VCA Stadium, averaging 81.25 with a strike-rate of 105.17.
His most memorable innings here was a quickfire 115*-run knock from just 66 deliveries against Australia in 2013.
Both his ODI centuries at this venue came against the same opponent, further emphasizing his dominance in this format on Nagpur's pitch.
Overall record
His overall record at VCA Stadium
Overall, Kohli has racked up 746 runs in 13 innings at the VCA Stadium in international cricket, averaging 62.16 with a strike-rate of 72.42.
It is worth noting that Kohli has converted four of five half-centuries into centuries at this venue.
Kohli's record in Tests at the VCA Stadium is just as phenomenal. He has scored 366 runs in five innings, averaging 73.20.
Milestones
Kohli eyes this milestone
Kohli, a linchpin of India's ODI batting unit, is only 12 away from surpassing legend Sachin Tendulkar's record for scoring the most runs by an Indian against England across formats.
The Master Blaster has scored 3,990 runs from 90 international innings against England.
Kohli has scored 3,979 runs from his 107 appearances against the same team in all formats.
14,000 runs
Kohli closing in on 14,000 ODI runs
Kohli is currently the third-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket, with 13,906 runs at an incredible average of 58.18.
He is set to become the third player with 14,000 ODI runs, joining Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.
Tendulkar, the greatest-ever batter, bid adieu to the 50-over format with a staggering 18,426 runs. And Lankan great Sangakkara racked up 14,234 runs in his 15-year ODI career.