Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Next India Match: IPL 2026 is set to conclude on May 31, after which the focus will immediately shift towards international cricket as India begin preparations for their upcoming series against Afghanistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already announced squads for the multi-format assignment, which includes both a Test match and a One Day International (ODI) series. Naturally, fans are now eagerly waiting to know when star batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will next appear in India colours following the end of the IPL season.

ODI Series Marks Return Of The ‘Ro-Ko’ Pair

The three-match ODI series between India and Afghanistan is scheduled for June 14, June 17 and June 20. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are both expected to be available for selection, meaning the pair could return to international action just two weeks after the IPL final.

Virat enters the series in outstanding ODI form. Across his last six appearances, the former India captain has accumulated 542 runs, including three centuries and one half-century.

Rohit Sharma, meanwhile, endured a difficult series against New Zealand earlier, but had shown signs of form before that with two half-centuries against South Africa.

Having said that, whether to two will make the final playing XI for these matches remains to be seen as of now. Fans who want to see them play right now can catch them in the IPL.

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When Is Kohli, Rohit's Next IPL Match?

As of this writing, Rohit Sharma is expected to be seen playing for Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders later today, May 20, 2026, at the Eden Gardens stadium. This will be MI's second-last league match this season.

Virat Kohli, on the other hand, should be in action, on May 22 when Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Additionally, while Mumbai have been eliminated, Bengaluru will play a few more matchs during the IPL 2026 Playoffs.

Virat Kohli, on the other hand, should be in action, on May 22 when Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Additionally, while Mumbai have been eliminated, Bengaluru will play a few more matchs during the IPL 2026 Playoffs.