Virat Kohli creates multiple records as New Zealand script historic ODI series win in India

New Zealand’s stunning ODI series win in India will be remembered not only for the result but also for the remarkable individual milestones that unfolded across the contest. While the visitors scripted history with their first-ever bilateral ODI series victory on Indian soil since 1988, the series simultaneously became a landmark chapter in Virat Kohli’s illustrious career. 

Kohli’s performance in the series decider added to his growing legacy in high-stakes encounters. Across bilateral ODI series deciders, he has now amassed 784 runs in 16 innings at an impressive average of 52.26, with a strike rate close to 100. His highest score of 124 further highlighted his ability to rise in crunch moments. 

The series also reinforced Kohli’s dominance while chasing big totals. In ODIs involving targets of 300 or more, he has now scored 2,131 runs in 37 innings at a staggering average of 62.67 and a strike rate of 106.4, including 10 centuries and nine fifties. These numbers once again showcased why Kohli is widely regarded as one of the finest chasers the format has ever seen.

Records that defined India vs New Zealand ODI series

As per the stats by Cricbuzz, there were multiple records made in the ongoing India vs New Zealand series. Virat Kohli slammed his 85th century in international cricket. This was also his 54th ODI century. 

• Virat Kohli in bilateral ODI series deciders
Innings: 16
Runs: 784
Average: 52.26
Strike Rate: 98.0
Hundreds/Fifties: 2/6
Highest Score: 124

• Most ODI centuries in losing cause
Sachin Tendulkar – 14
Chris Gayle – 11
Brendon Taylor – 9
Virat Kohli – 9*

• Virat Kohli in 300+ run chases in ODIs
Innings: 37
Runs: 2131
Average: 62.67
Strike Rate: 106.4
Hundreds/Fifties: 10/9

• Most hundreds at different venues in ODIs
Virat Kohli – 35*
Sachin Tendulkar – 34
Rohit Sharma – 26
Ricky Ponting – 21
Hashim Amla – 21
AB de Villiers – 21

• Most hundreds against New Zealand (all formats)
Virat Kohli – 10 (73 innings)*
Jacques Kallis – 9 (76 innings)
Joe Root – 9 (71 innings)
Sachin Tendulkar – 9 (80 innings)

• New Zealand’s historic milestones
– First bilateral ODI series win in India in eight attempts since 1988
– First time India lost an ODI at Indore after winning their previous seven matches
– Batting first team won 6 of the 8 ODIs played at this venue

• India home ODI record (since 2016)
– vs Australia: 5 series | 3 wins | 2 losses
– vs other teams: 14 series | 13 wins | 1 loss (vs New Zealand)

Where to watch IND vs NZ T20I matches?

Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs New Zealand matches from January 21 online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.

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