whether Virat Kohli Could not score big during this period India2nd ODI against new zealand On January 14, 2026, that didn’t stop him from breaking another historical milestone. While the superstar batsman was out for 23 off 29 balls in Rajkot, he achieved a feat that has stood for decades, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players of the game.
Virat Kohli left master Sachin Tendulkar behind in the second ODI against New Zealand
Kohli officially passed while at the crease today Sachin Tendulkar Became the highest run-scorer for India against New Zealand in ODI history. He needed just one run to break the record in the match and he did so in signature style, hitting a four on his very first ball. Kohli is now second in the all-time list of international run-scorers against the Black Caps, behind only the Australian legend. ricky ponting.
New Zealand vs ODI batting statistics
| Post | batter | Runs vs New Zealand (ODI) | average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricky Ponting (Australia) | 1,971 | 39.42 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli (IND) | 1,773 | 55.40 |
| 3 | Sachin Tendulkar (India) | 1,750 | 46.05 |
| 4 | Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) | 1,568 | 34.84 |
Kohli’s consistency against New Zealand is unmatched in several key categories:
- average: He maintains a remarkable average 55.40 Against the Kiwis.
- Domestic Dominance: He has scored a lot of runs in 20 home ODI matches against New Zealand. 1,238 runs at a staggering average of 72.82.
- Century King: He holds the joint record for most ODI centuries (6) against New Zealand, sharing the top spot with Ponting. Virender Sehwag.
‘King’ Kohli has regained his throne
This record-breaking moment comes on the same day the ICC confirmed Kohli has officially reclaimed the No. 1 spot Men’s ODI batting rankings. dethrone teammate Rohit SharmaThis is Kohli’s 11th stint at the top and his first since July 2021. He has so far spent a total of 825 days as the world’s top-ranked batsman, the most by any Indian in history. The milestone in Rajkot came after a stellar performance in the series opener in Vadodara on January 11, where Kohli became the fastest player in history to score 28,000 international runs.
- motion: He reached the milestone in just 624 innings, breaking Tendulkar’s previous record of 644 innings.
- Tally: he also moved forward Kumar Sangakkara (28,016) Became the second-highest run-scorer in the history of international cricket, behind only Tendulkar’s career total of 34,357 runs.
