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Virat Kohli has delivered yet another special performance for India against New Zealand in the first ODI at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday (November 4). Virat Kohli continued his record-breaking journey and surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to achieve a major milestone in ODI cricket.
After smashing a stunning 74-run knock off 51 balls, Kohli became the highest run-scorer in ODI run chases. He also reached another big milestone in ODI cricket during the Auckland showdown. Earlier, Virat Kohli teases Glenn Phillips with John Cena's 'You Can't See Me' celebration.
Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's massive record in 1st IND vs NZ ODI
The former India captain needed 54 runs to break Sachin Tendulkar's record of 8720 runs while chasing in ODI cricket. The former Indian captain reached the milestone with his 39th ball during the team’s successful chase in the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland on Wednesday.
The dashing right-hander has now broken Tendulkar’s record of most ODI runs while chasing for India. Kohli now has 8744 runs in 169 innings across 176 ODIs. He is followed by Tendulkar, who scored 8720 runs in 232 innings. Rohit Sharma is third on the list with 6801 runs in 162 innings.
Most runs in ODI run chases:
- Virat Kohli – 8744 runs
- Sachin Tendulkar – 8720 runs
- Rohit Sharma – 6801 runs
- Sanath Jayasuriya – 5742 runs
- Jacques Kallis – 5575 runs
Virat Kohli becomes the first player to score 50 fifty-plus scores in away ODIs
Kohli also achieved another special record during India’s five-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI at Eden Park. Before surpassing Tendulkar's run-chase record, he completed 50 scores of 50+ in away ODIs. The Indian batting maestro reached his half-century in just 35 balls.
It was Kohli’s 128th away ODI, and he now has 21 centuries and 29 half-centuries outside India. He has become the first player to reach 50 fifty-plus scores in away ODIs.
Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara is second on the list with 45 such scores, followed by former Australia captain Ricky Ponting with 42. Amid this, Shubman Gill credits Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma after India’s dominant win in Auckland.
Most 50-plus scores in away ODIs:
- Virat Kohli – 50
- Kumar Sangakkara – 45
- Ricky Ponting – 42
- Rahul Dravid – 39
- MS Dhoni – 38
Virat Kohli equals Ricky Ponting's world record
In another milestone, Virat has also shattered the Australian legend Ricky Ponting's record for scoring the most runs against New Zealand in ODI cricket.
Ponting finished his career with 1971 runs against the Black Caps in 51 matches. Kohli has now 1971 runs in 37 matches to his name in ODI cricket. Sachin Tendulkar is third on this list with 1,750 runs against New Zealand.
Most runs in ODIs against New Zealand:
- Virat Kohli – 37 matches, 1971* runs
- Ricky Ponting – 51 matches, 1971 runs
- Sachin Tendulkar – 42 matches, 1750 runs
- Kumar Sangakkara – 47 matches, 1568 runs
- Sanath Jayasuriya – 47 matches, 1519 runs
Kohli creates history with 134 fifty-plus scores against SENA nations
Meanwhile, Kohli has created another stunning record by becoming the player with the most 50-plus scores against SENA teams (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia).
The Indian batting star has gone past Tendulkar to claim the top spot on this elite list. Kohli now has 134 scores of 50 or more against SENA countries, while Tendulkar finished with 133.
- Virat Kohli – 134 times
- Sachin Tendulkar – 133 times
- Brian Lara – 100 times
- Kumar Sangakkara – 97 times
