Virat Kohli set a big record in the India-New Zealand ODI series. He has scored 556 runs in Kiwis' country and needs 3 more runs to beat the Kiwis.
It is never easy to play on New Zealand soil. Pace, bounce and swing – in this environment the batsmen face many challenges. Now Virat Kohli is going to face that difficult test. This series is also important in terms of preparation for the ODI World Cup of 2027. Past statistics say that despite being excellent overall against New Zealand, Kohli still has an opportunity to prove himself in that country.
Kohli's batting record against New Zealand is excellent
Virat Kohli's statistics in ODI cricket against New Zealand are worth a look. So far, he has played 36 ODI matches against Kiwis and scored a total of 1,897 runs at an average of 57.48. This list includes 7000s and 10000s. Strike rate is ৯৬.৬৩. That is, the former Indian captain has shown the ability to score big runs consistently with the bat as well as score quick runs against the New Zealand bowlers.
596 runs in 13 matches for Kiwis
But Kohli's statistics in New Zealand are slightly different. So far, he has scored 596 runs at an average of 49.66 in 13 ODI matches. There is one century and four half-centuries. It is not easy to bat in the pace and bounce environment of New Zealand, it has been understood in the past tours also. Indian batsmen have faced problems several times in handling the swing of Kiwi bowlers. Now Kohli has the opportunity to further enrich his record by facing that challenge.
If you score only 3 runs then you will be left behind.
Kohli faces a special personal milestone in this series. बीरेंडर शोया's runs are the highest run scorer among Indian batsmen in ODIs in New Zealand. Kohli collects 5१११ runs.१, and if only 3 runs are scored, he will be able to defeat Virat Kohli. He has ample opportunity to set this example in the upcoming five-match series. As a result, cricket lovers will have a different eye on each innings of Kohli.
Virat was attracting attention in the previous series also
Kohli performed brilliantly with the bat in the previous series against New Zealand also. His collection in three matches was 240 runs. He would like to maintain that consistency in the upcoming series also. This tour is also important in the preparation of the Indian team before the ODI World Cup of 2027. Therefore, besides scoring team runs, maintaining personal form can be a big goal for Kohli.
The five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is going to start from 4th November. Virat Kohli has a chance to create a personal record in this series. He has scored 596 runs in 13 ODI matches so far in New Zealand. Kohli is just behind Virender Sehwag in the list of highest ODI run scorers among Indian batsmen in that country. And if he scores only 3 runs, he can take the team to the top.