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Virat Kohli Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar in ODI Runs Against New Zealand

Virat Kohli has become India's leading run-scorer against New Zealand in ODI cricket, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli now has 1,773 runs from 35 innings against the Black Caps at an impressive average of 55.4. He now stands as the second-highest overall run-getter against New Zealand in ODIs, behind only Australia's Ricky Ponting. The milestone was reached during the Rajkot ODI, where India leads the series 1-0.

Key Points: Virat Kohli Becomes India's Top ODI Run-Scorer vs NZ

  • Kohli surpasses Tendulkar's record
  • Scores 1,773 runs vs NZ in ODIs
  • Second-highest overall vs NZ after Ponting
  • India leads series 1-0
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Virat surpasses Tendulkar, becomes highest Indian run-getter against NZ in ODIs

Virat Kohli overtakes Sachin Tendulkar to become India's highest run-getter against New Zealand in ODI cricket history. Details inside.

"Now in 35 ODIs and innings against NZ, Virat has scored 1,773 runs at an average of 55.4 - Match Report"

Rajkot, January 14

Indian batting icon Virat Kohli's first outing after reclaiming the number one ODI batting spot could yield just 23 in just 29 balls, but the superstar batter became India's leading run-getter against NZ in ODI history.

During the Rajkot ODI, fans were hoping that the newly crowned world number one batter would produce his eighth successive fifty-plus score in List-A cricket, but he fell for a 29-ball 23 to Kristian Clarke, who had two fours.

Now in 35 ODIs and innings against NZ, Virat has scored 1,773 runs at an average of 55.4, with six wins and 10 fifties and a best score of 154. Behind him is Sachin (1,750 runs in 42 matches at an average of 46.05, with five centuries and eight fifties).

Virat is the second-highest run-getter against NZ in ODIs, with Australian icon Ricky Ponting (1,971 runs in 51 matches at an average of 45.83, with six centuries and 12 fifties) being the top run-getter.

With the series hanging 1-0 in India's favour, NZ won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Jayden Lennox

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living abroad, it's amazing to see these stats. The average of 55.4 is just insane. Ponting's record is next, but with the form he's in, Virat might just get there in this series itself.
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Priya S
Records are great, but the team winning is more important, na? Hope the middle order fires today. Shreyas and KL need to build a partnership. Feeling a bit nervous after Virat and Rohit got out quickly.
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Vikram M
Respect to the legend Sachin Tendulkar always. But we must appreciate Virat's modern-day greatness. Different eras, different pressures. Both are gems of Indian cricket. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
To be honest, I wish the article focused a bit more on the current match situation. The record is historic, yes, but we're 1-0 up and lost early wickets. The game context matters more than past stats right now.
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Kavya N
The way he chases every record with such passion is inspiring for the youth. From fitness to focus, he sets the standard. Hope Shubman Gill learns from this and builds a long innings today!

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