India vs New Zealand first ODI match is being played in Vadodara. Indian players started reaching Vadodara from January 7 to improve their preparations. Indian cricketers including Virat Kohli had sweated profusely in the nets. Meanwhile, a video surfaced in which Virat Kohli is seen encouraging a young bowler during a practice session.

Virat Kohli was practicing before the first ODI match against New Zealand. After the net session, Virat made the day of the young bowler by autographing the ball. He also gave him advice on what the bowler should do if he is hit by the balls.

What to do if you get beaten?

Giving a tip to the young bowler, Virat Kohli said, “The bowler will not do anything. He is just waiting for either I (the batsman) to make a mistake, or for the ball to turn on its own. Even if it is hit, there is no problem but it is important to have strong faith. I will bowl the ball that I have to bowl. I will not bowl the ball that the batsman is asking me to bowl.”

Former captain of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli is going through a very good form. Kohli, who has retired from T20 and Test formats, has scored 584 runs in the last 6 ODI innings with the help of three centuries and as many half-centuries.

Virat Kohli shared his experience and gave tips to the net bowler. pic.twitter.com/XzdxvfOtCV

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Virat Kohli close to creating history

Virat Kohli is very close to writing a new chapter in cricket history. Before the first ODI match against New Zealand, Virat has scored 27,975 runs in 623 innings. By scoring 25 more runs, Virat will become the fastest batsman to reach 28,000 international runs. Before him, only Sachin Tendulkar (644 innings) and Kumar Sangakkara (666 innings) have been able to do this.

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Indian women’s cricket team has a chance to wipe out Sri Lanka by winning the fifth T20, the team has maintained an unassailable lead of 4-0. Smriti Mandhana can also become the highest run scorer (male and female) this year by breaking Shubman Gill’s record, she has only one chance.

Smriti Mandhana did not bat in the first 3 T20 matches against Sri Lanka, she scored 25, 14, 1 runs respectively. His bat played well in the fourth match, he scored 80 runs in 48 balls in a explosive manner. In this innings played at a strike rate of 166.67, Mandhana hit 3 sixes and 11 fours.

Smriti can leave Gill behind in this matter

Smriti Mandhana has scored 1703 runs in the year 2025, she still has one more innings left this year. In this, she can leave Shubman Gill behind in terms of scoring the most runs (in all three formats) in the calendar year. Gill is currently the highest run-scorer batsman in international cricket this year, he has scored 1764 runs in 42 innings of 35 matches. This includes 7 centuries and 3 half-century innings.

Most international runs in 2025 (male cricketers)

• Shubman Gill- 1764
• Shai Hope- 1760
• Joe Route- 1613
• Brian John- 1585
• Salman Ali Agha- 1569

Smriti needs 62 runs

Indian Women vs Sri Lanka Women 5th T20 will be played at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. The match will start at 7 pm. In terms of scoring the most international runs in the calendar year 2025, Smriti Mandhana has to score 62 runs to break the record of Shubman Gill.

Talking about Mandhana’s international career, she has played 7 Tests, 117 ODIs and 157 T20 matches for India. In this, their names are 629, 5322 and 4102 runs respectively. Talking about T20 International, Smriti has played 1 century and 32 half-century innings.

On which channel will the IND-W vs SL-W match be telecast live?

Indian Women vs Sri Lanka Women 5th T20 will start at 7 PM on Tuesday, toss will take place at 6:30 PM. The match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network.

On which app will the live streaming of IND-W vs SL-W match be held?

There will be live streaming of Indian Women vs Sri Lanka Women match on JioHotstar app and website.