#3 Virat Kohli (Middle Order)
When Sachin Tendulkar retired from ODI cricket a few years ago, it was almost impossible to imagine that his records could ever be broken. Fast forward 6 years and it is quite likely that Virat Kohli will go past him, if he continues to play the way he is for at least another 7-8 years.
The current Indian captain made his debut in 2008 and immediately impressed everyone with his amazing consistency. The right-hander who brings the best out of himself when chasing under pressure has scored 35 centuries already, 19 of which were scored in successful run chases. For his sheer consistency and ability to score runs under pressure, Virat Kohli automatically slots in at number 3 in this dream XI.
Runs: 9588, Average: 58.1, SR: 92.14
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