Virat Kohli Record: The magic of Virat Kohli is at its peak in the world of cricket. They are also going to create a new history in the 3-match ODI series against New Zealand to be held next year in 2026. He is now going to leave Kumar Sangakkara behind.
Virat Kohli Upcoming World Record: Team India will start its journey on the cricket field from January 11 in the year 2026. The New Zealand team is coming as a guest on the tour of India. During this period, 3-match ODI and 5-match T20I series will be played. The first ODI match will be played in Vadodara on 11 January. After that, Men in Blue will play in Rajkot on 14th January and then the last ODI match will be held in Indore on 18th January. It is certain that Virat Kohli will play in this series. Meanwhile, he has a chance to create a new history. Will make a record as soon as we face Kiwis.
Virat will leave Kumar Sangakkara behind
Whenever Virat Kohli comes out to play on the field, he definitely sets some new record. Something similar is going to happen against New Zealand also. If he scores 42 runs with the bat in the first match between India and New Zealand to be held in Vadodara on January 11, he will overtake Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara. He will become the second batsman in the world to do so after Sachin Tendulkar. At present, the number one chair is with Sachin only. After him comes Sangakkara’s name, then Kohli is present.
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Virat’s glory in international cricket
Virat Kohli, who has retired from Test and T20I, is still in international cricket. He is making a series of records just by playing in ODIs. He has played 556 international matches since 2008 and during this period he has scored 27975 runs with his bat. His batting career average has been 52.28. His names are 84 centuries and 145 half centuries. King Virat has hit 2752 fours and 318 sixes on the cricket field.
Entry into the club of Sachin and Sangakkara
If Virat Kohli reaches 42 runs in the next three ODIs against New Zealand, he will enter the club of Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara. At the same time, he needs only 25 runs to touch the figure of 28,000 runs. Virat will accomplish the feat which Sachin and Sangakkara have done so far in the world of cricket. Apart from this, there will be two players from India, who will touch the figure of 28 thousand runs.
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