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Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking 300+ Chase Mastery in ODIs Revealed

Virat Kohli reinforced his status as a chase master with a brilliant 93 against New Zealand, powering India to a four-wicket victory. His innings boosted his astonishing average in successful 300-plus run ODI chases to a remarkable 121.22. Kohli also became the fastest player ever to reach 28,000 runs across all international formats. India's win marked their 20th successful 300-plus chase, the most by any team in ODI history.

Key Points: Virat Kohli's Record in 300+ ODI Chases: 1091 Runs, Avg 121

  • 1091 runs in 300+ chases
  • Average of 121.22
  • Only batsman with five 50+ streaks
  • Fastest to 28,000 international runs
  • India leads with 20 such chase wins
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A look at Virat Kohli's astonishing record in successful 300+ run chases

Virat Kohli averages 121.22 in successful 300+ ODI chases. See his stats, India's record, and how he became the fastest to 28,000 international runs.

"Kohli has 1091 runs in 300-plus successful chases in ODIs, averaging 121.22 - Stats"

Vadodara, January 12

Virat Kohli continues his brilliant love affair with chasing in the 50-over format. He played a blissful innings of 93 runs against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara on Sunday.

With this innings, Kohli has 1091 runs in 300-plus successful chases in ODIs, averaging 121.22 and striking at 125.25, including seven hundreds and two fifties.

Kohli carried his incredible form from Australia into ODIs, scoring his fifth consecutive 50+ score, marking his fifth time achieving this impressive feat. Kohli's consistency is unmatched, and he's now the only batsman to have achieved this milestone five times in ODI cricket.

He slammed a fifty against Australia in the third ODI in October last year, while he slammed two hundreds and a fifty against South Africa in December last year.

India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the first ODI in Vadodara on Sunday. The hosts lost momentum after Kohli was dismissed for 93, but KL Rahul's calm and composed 29 not out off 21 balls sealed the victory for India in the second last over.

India pulled off a thrilling chase, reaching 301 in the second last over of the innings, with Rahul and Washington Sundar putting up a decent partnership to seal the win by four wickets.

After this win, India has successfully chased a 300+ target in ODIs 20 times; England is second with 15 wins and Australia third with 14.

Meanwhile, Kohli also became the fastest player to reach 28,000 runs across formats in international cricket and the second-most prolific scorer, behind Sachin Tendulkar, during the first ODI against New Zealand.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living abroad, it's incredible to watch. The stats are mind-boggling. To average over 120 while striking at 125 in big chases? That's video game numbers. Pure class.
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Priya S
He's a legend, no doubt. But sometimes I feel we focus so much on individual records that we forget it's a team game. KL Rahul and Sundar finished it beautifully yesterday. Everyone played their part! 👍
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Vikram M
The best chaser in the history of the game, period. The way he paces his innings, calculates the risk... it's like he has a computer in his head. Sachin paaji's records are safe for now, but Virat is coming!
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Rohit P
That stat about India having 20 successful 300+ chases is also amazing. Shows the team's batting depth and fearless approach in the modern era. Kohli is the kingpin, but the whole unit is strong. 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Respect from an Aussie fan. We've suffered enough from his chasing masterclasses! His form since coming back is scary for other teams. The World Cup is in India this year... other teams should be worried.
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Ananya R
Just hoping

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