In the rain-curtailed first ODI match against New Zealand, Team India emerged victorious by five wickets at the Eden Park in Auckland.
During the match, Team India’s Virat Kohli delivered another masterclass knock. Facing 51 deliveries, the right-handed batsman garnered 74 runs, with the help of 13 boundaries and a maximum.
With this, the Delhi-born cricketer has achieved several records in his illustrious career.
1) Kohli surpassed Tendulkar for most runs while chasing in ODIs
Following his 74-run knock, Kohli now has 8741 runs in 180 ODI matches. With an average of 66.21 and a strike rate of 95.03, the 37-year-old cricketer has 30 tons and 46 half-centuries to his name.
Earlier, enjoyed the top spot with 8720 runs in 242 ODI innings. With an average of 42.33, the former cricketer also has 17 centuries and 52 half-centuries under his belt.
2) Kohli levels Ponting for most runs in ODIs against New Zealand
The prolific run-scorer levelled another cricket legend’s record. Kohli is now the joint-highest run-scorer against New Zealand in the format’s history. He is sharing the spot with .
Both players have scored 1971 runs. Kohli accomplished the milestone in 37 innings, whereas Ponting reached the feat in 50 innings.
3) Kohli reaches 13,000-run mark in format while batting at number three
Kohli’s match-winning knock against the “Black Caps” also helped him become the first-ever batsman to complete 13,000 runs in the 50-over format while batting at the number three position. So far in 254 matches, the right-handed batsman has accumulated 13,062 runs, with 48 tons and 70 half-centuries.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Match’s date and venue
The win has also helped the “Men in Blue” take a lead by 1-0 in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. The visitors will look to continue the winning momentum ahead of the second ODI match. The clash is scheduled to be played on November 7 at the Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington.