Virat Kohli becomes highest run getter in India-New Zealand ODIs. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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News1811-01-2026, 20:40

Kohli Equals Tendulkar's Record: Joint-Highest Run-Scorer vs New Zealand in ODIs!

  • Virat Kohli has matched Sachin Tendulkar's record of 1750 runs, becoming the joint-highest run-getter for India in ODIs against New Zealand.
  • Kohli scored 93 runs off 91 balls in the first India-New Zealand ODI at BCA Stadium in Vadodara, hitting 8 fours and 1 six.
  • He is now joint-second globally for most ODI runs against New Zealand, alongside Tendulkar, behind Ricky Ponting (1971 runs).
  • Kohli is tied with Virender Sehwag and Ricky Ponting for most ODI centuries (6) against New Zealand; one more century would make him the first to hit seven.
  • He also became the fastest batter to score 28,000 runs in international cricket, achieving it in 624 innings, surpassing Tendulkar's 644 innings.

Why It Matters: Virat Kohli equals Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs against New Zealand in ODIs, continuing his stellar career.

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