Top 3 Records & Milestones That Could Be Achieved in IND vs AUS ODI Series 2025

The India vs Australia ODI series in 2025 is set to be one of the most anticipated white-ball contests of the year, kicking off on October 19. For India, it's the beginning of a new era in ODI cricket, with Shubman Gill taking over the captaincy duties from Rohit Sharma. While Rohit remains a key part of the squad, the leadership baton now passes to a younger generation, with the team clearly looking ahead to the next World Cup cycle.

The return of Virat Kohli adds further strength and experience to the batting lineup, and fans will be eager to see how the team shapes up under new leadership. Australia, on the other hand, comes into the series with a strong squad led by Mitchell Marsh, aiming to assert dominance on home turf. The series will be played across three iconic venues – Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney and each venue will offer different challenges in terms of pitch conditions.

This series also holds a significant edge as various records and milestones could be achieved during this series. Several new Virat Kohli records are on the card, along with interesting milestones to be followed by Rohit Sharma and Australian stalwart Mitchell Starc. Here are 3 Milestones that could be achieved in the IND vs AUS ODI Series.

1. Virat Kohli: Second Highest ODI Run Getter

Virat Kohli, king of cricket, is all set to make his much-anticipated return to international cricket as India gears up for a three-match ODI series against Australia starting October 19, 2025. Virat last featured in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Australia has always been a happy hunting ground for the veteran batter; he’s delivered some of his finest performances on their soil.

In ODIs alone, Virat Kohli has scored 1,327 runs in Australia from 29 matches at a remarkable average of 51.03, including five centuries and six half-centuries. Now, he stands on the edge of another historic milestone. He is just 54 runs shy of overtaking Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history. Virat Kohli has smashed 14,181 runs at an astonishing average of over 57, the best among all batters with more than 10,000 ODI runs.

After surpassing Sangakkara, he would be just behind the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who leads the all-time list with 18,426 runs. As Kohli prepares to step back onto the field, all eyes will be on whether he can cross yet another landmark in his extraordinary career.

2. Mitchell Starc: Fastest to 250 ODI wickets

Mitchell Starc is closing in on a major personal milestone as Australia prepares to take on India in the upcoming ODI series. The left-arm pacer is just six wickets away from reaching 250 ODI wickets, a feat that would further solidify his status as one of the best bowler in the world. Mitchell Starc record list also features him as the fastest bowler to reach both 150 and 200 ODI wickets.

Now, with 244 wickets to his name, Mitchell Starc has a golden opportunity to add another record to his impressive stats during this high-profile series. Achieving 250 wickets shows his longevity and impact in big matches, many of which have come against top teams.

3. Rohit Sharma: 500th International Match

Rohit Sharma is all set to join an elite club of cricketers as he approaches his 500th international appearance during the first game in the India vs Australia ODI series in October 2025. This incredible feat reflects his consistency and longevity across all three formats of the game. Over the years, Rohit has evolved from a promising middle-order batter to one of the most dominant openers in world cricket, particularly in white-ball cricket.

By reaching the 500-match mark, Rohit Sharma will become among the few players in the history of international cricket to achieve this milestone, and only the 5th Indian to do so. He will join the likes of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rahul Dravid, all legends of Indian cricket. Globally, other names in this exclusive list include Mahela Jayawardene, Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara, Shahid Afridi, Jacques Kallis, and Ricky Ponting.