Even before taking guard, Kohli set a milestone by becoming India’s fifth most‑capped ODI player. His appearance against New Zealand was his 309th in the format, surpassing Sourav Ganguly’s 308. He now trails Mohammad Azharuddin (334), Rahul Dravid (340), MS Dhoni (347), and Sachin Tendulkar (463). Across formats, Kohli has featured in 557 matches for India.
