Virat Kohli Eyes Epic 1000 At Premadasa

Virat Kohli is on the verge of a significant record in his career

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Among Indians, only Sachin Tendulkar has scored over 1000 runs in internationals at the R Premadasa Stadium

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Virat Kohli is only 89 runs short of the milestone

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Kohli has scored 911 runs from 16 matches at an average of 82.81 and a strike rate of 106.05

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9 batters have scored over 1000 runs at the R Premadasa Stadium

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Kohli is also set to become the 2nd overseas batter to the feat after Tendulkar

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Kohli is next expected to play in India's match against Bangladesh on September 15

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Kohli will also take part in the final to be played at the same venue in Colombo.

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