Some records that might be broken in India vs England ODI Series

The India-England ODI series is barely a week away and the excitement in the air is palpable. While the England-Australia series, which was recently concluded witnessed several world records being felled, there is similar anticipation for this series as well.

While both teams are equally poised the winner of the series would depend on which team holds its nerve at the crunch moments. Both teams possess heavy batting line-ups that can send shivers down the spine of any bowling attack. While India has the likes of Rohit, Kohli, Dhoni and Pandya, England, on the other hand, possesses the likes of Butler, Roy, Bairstow, and Root etc.

Indian players have had memorable times in English conditions in the ODI arena over the past 4-5 years, which witnessed them win the 2013 Champions Trophy, the 2014 ODI series and finishing as the runners-up in the 2017 Champions Trophy. Team India would be keen to continue with their form of English soil.

However, the English team has rejuvenated their ODI make-up ever since their disastrous 2015 World Cup campaign and this is a different looking English side that would pose a great challenge to the men in blue. Similar to the England-Australia series, this series might also witness several records being broken.

Here we have a look at 4 world records that might be broken during the course of the series.

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#1 Virat Kohli, Fastest to 10k ODI runs

Virat Kohli is currently the fastest to 9000 ODI runs, having reached the milestone in 194 innings. He currently has 9588 ODI runs and requires another 412 runs to become the fourth Indian to reach the 10k mark. Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the record of being the quickest to reach the 10000 run mark, having achieved the record in his 259th innings.

While Kohli currently has played only 200 ODI innings, it is a no-brainer that he would easily go past this record of Sachin. However, it would require a superhuman effort from Kohli to go past the record in this series itself, as that would require him to score 412 runs in 3 matches, at an astounding average of 137.

But considering his recent incredible form in ODIs, that saw him amass a massive 600+ runs in 6 matches against South Africa, nothing seems impossible for team India's talismanic skipper. It would be interesting to see how Kohli goes about his business.

#2 MS Dhoni, Most runs in India-England ODIs

MS Dhoni might be keen to continue with his terrific ODI stats vs England

MS Dhoni has a terrific ODI record against England, with 1425 runs in 44 matches at an average of 45.96. His recent form, which was on display in the IPL has been heartening, to say the least. To say that he has regained the ability to swing his arms freely and trash bowlers all over the park would not be an exaggeration.

Currently, Yuvraj Singh has the most runs in India-England ODIs. In 37 matches, Yuvraj has amassed 1523 runs including 4 tons. Dhoni still needs to 98 runs to breach Yuvraj's tally and become the leading scorer in England-ODIs.

While it doesn't seem to be an uphill task, one needs to see how many deliveries Dhoni gets to face, considering his batting position.

#3 Yuzvendra Chahal, Fastest to 50 wickets by an Indian spinner

Chahal has become India's go-to man in ODIs for Kohli

Yuzvendra Chahal, the tweaker from Haryana, is currently Kohli's go-to man with the ball in limited overs. Chahal carved a niche for himself with consistent performances that saw him bamboozle South African batsmen earlier this year.

Chahal currently has taken 43 wickets in 23 ODIs and requires another 7 wickets to reach the 50 wicket mark. If Chahal goes past this mark in the upcoming ODI series, he would break the Indian record for the quickest to reach 50 ODI wickets by a spinner. Currently, Amit Mishra holds the record by an Indian spinner, having reached the landmark in his 32nd ODI.

In the course, Chahal might also become the second quickest Indian to 50 ODI wickets, just after Ajit Agarkar if he reaches the 50 wicket landmark in this series itself. Chahal also has an outside chance of becoming the fastest legspinner to reach 50 wickets in ODI history. Australian legend Shane Warne took his 50th wicket in his 25th ODI and Chahal has the opportunity to equal Warne's feat, or even better it, in the highly improbable scenario of him bagging a whopping 7 wickets in the first ODI, which would him topple Warne's record.

#4 Jonny Bairstow, Fastest to 2000 ODI runs by an England batsman

Jonny Bairstow's aggressive batting at the top order provides England with the required impetus

Jonny Bairstow, Egland's dynamic wicket-keeper batsman, has been one of the vital cogs in England's rejuvenation in ODIs post their disastrous 2015 World Cup campaign. His aggressive batting has been one of the strong points of this new dynamic-looking English batting setup. His ascent to the ODI vice-captaincy is only a reaffirmation of his indispensability in the limited overs format.

Bairstow currently has amassed 1856 runs in 48 ODIs and requires another 144 runs to go past 2000 ODI runs. Currently, Kevin Pietersen holds the English record for the fastest batsman to reach 2000 runs, having reached the mark in 51 ODIs. If Bairstow achieves the feat before the commencement of the 3rd ODI, he would well go past Pietersen's record to become the fastest Englishman to reach 2000 runs in ODIs.

In the course, Bairstow would also displace Pietersen as the third quickest batsman of all time to reach 2000 runs in ODIs, if he were to achieve the record. While it might be debatable whether Bairstow would go past the record, considering his form off late, one would be forgiven if he were inclined to think that Bairstow would go on to achieve this feat.