Virat Kohli breaks ODI chase record in India's win over New Zealand
- Virat Kohli sets a new world record for most ODI runs in run chases.
- Kohli becomes the first player to accumulate 13,000 ODI runs at the No. 3 position.
- India secured a five-wicket victory in the rain-curtailed first ODI in Auckland.
- Arshdeep Singh led the Indian bowling attack with four wickets against New Zealand.
- Jacob Duffy praised Kohli's performance while confirming New Zealand's commitment to an aggressive approach.
The match was reduced to 32 overs per side due to multiple rain interruptions.
India chased a rain-adjusted target of 143 runs in 22.4 overs during the first of a five-match series. Kohli, aged 37, hit 13 fours and one six during his innings. This performance secured the win in a contest heavily impacted by weather conditions.
Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar for ODI chase record
Virat Kohli set a new world record as the highest run-scorer in ODI run chases during this match. He reached a total of 8,741 runs, surpassing the previous record of 8,720 runs held by Sachin Tendulkar.
Throughout his career in chases, Kohli has recorded 30 centuries and 46 fifties.
Kohli becomes first to reach 13,000 ODI runs at No. 3
Kohli became the first batter in history to accumulate 13,000 ODI runs while batting at the No. 3 position. He reached 13,062 runs across 254 matches and 251 innings at that spot.
His performance at No. His top score while batting at this position is 183.
Kohli equals Ricky Ponting's record against New Zealand
Virat Kohli also equalled the record held by Ricky Ponting for the most runs scored against New Zealand in One Day Internationals. Kohli reached this milestone by tallying 1,971 runs across 37 innings.
He has achieved this total with seven centuries and 11 fifties.
Indian bowlers restrict New Zealand to 185
The Indian bowling attack limited New Zealand to 185 runs before they were bowled out. While the Times of India reported the total as 180 runs, it noted that this score was insufficient for the conditions at Eden Park.
Arshdeep Singh led the effort with four wickets for India. Gurnoor Brar contributed figures of 3/44 in 9.2 overs, while Anshul Kamboj took 2/22 in 10 overs.
Jacob Duffy reflects on New Zealand's aggressive approach
Jacob Duffy described Virat Kohli as "annoying" and remarked that there are few holes in his game. He noted that Kohli effectively utilized the small boundaries and the pace available at Eden Park.
Duffy praised the Indian bowlers for extracting bounce from the pitch, which made batting difficult for the New Zealand side. He explained that captain Mitchell Santner was not used as a bowler because the team relied on the bounce at Eden Park to take wickets.
Despite the loss, Duffy confirmed that New Zealand will maintain an aggressive approach throughout the series. He expressed admiration for the Indian players, noting they are patient, appreciative of their fans, and impressive to watch.
Kohli's 2026 form and successful chase statistics
In successful ODI chases, Kohli has accumulated 6,477 runs from 114 matches and 108 innings. He maintains an average of 89.95 in these scenarios with a strike rate above 98, including 25 centuries, 30 fifties, and a best score of 183.
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