For the first time, New Zealand has defeated Team India in an ODI series in India. India had to face defeat by 41 runs in the third ODI match played in Indore. In view of the 2027 ODI World Cup, Team India’s defeat in the home ODI series is disappointing and a matter of great concern. But this series was brilliant for Virat Kohli, in which he scored 240 runs at an excellent average of 80. See here those 7 records which Virat made in this series.

7 big records in the name of Virat Kohli

Fastest 28,000 runs- In international cricket, Virat Kohli is the fastest to complete 28,000 runs in 624 innings. Sachin Tendulkar had scored so many runs in 644 innings and Kumar Sangakkara had scored so many runs in 666 innings.

Most runs in international cricket- Virat Kohli has now come to second place in terms of scoring most runs in international cricket. So far he has scored 28215 runs in 626 innings. During the ODI series against New Zealand, he left behind Kumar Sangakkara (28,016). Only Sachin Tendulkar (34,357) is ahead of him.

Most ODI centuries against New Zealand- In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli has scored 7 centuries against New Zealand, which is the highest in the world. He broke the record of 6 centuries of Ricky Ponting and Virender Sehwag.

ODI century on 35 grounds- In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli has scored a century on 35 different grounds. In this matter, he has broken the record of Sachin Tendulkar, who had scored a century on 34 different grounds.

Most ODI runs at number 3- Batting at number three, Virat Kohli has broken the record of scoring the most runs in ODIs. So far he has scored 12,676 runs in 299 innings at number-3. Ricky Ponting had scored 12,662 runs while playing at number-3.

Most centuries against NZ in all formats- Virat Kohli has become the batsman who has scored the most centuries against New Zealand not only in ODI but also in all formats combined. He has scored 10 centuries against New Zealand in all three formats.

Most consecutive 50+ scores- Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring 50+ scores most times in five or more consecutive innings. Virat played an inning of 93 runs in the first ODI, this was the fifth time in total.

The first challenge before the Indian team in the year 2026 is from New Zealand. India vs New Zealand 3 ODI match series will start tomorrow i.e. from 11th January. The first ODI match will be played at BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Everyone’s eyes will also be on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who are in excellent form at the moment.

Virat Kohli has scored 584 runs in the last 6 ODI innings. During this period, he has played only three centuries and three half-centuries. With this excellent form, know which 5 records Virat Kohli can destroy in the ODI series against New Zealand.

Highest ODI runs against New Zealand

Virat Kohli has so far scored 1657 runs in 33 innings against New Zealand. The Indian batsman who has scored the most ODI runs against New Zealand is Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 1750 runs in 41 innings against the Kiwi team. Virat has to score 94 more runs to leave Tendulkar behind.

Most ODI centuries against New Zealand

Virat Kohli needs one century to make the record of scoring most centuries against New Zealand. Till now Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag, Ricky Ponting have scored 6 centuries against the Kiwi team.

Fastest to 28,000 international runs

After scoring 25 runs, Virat Kohli will become only the third cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara to complete 28,000 runs in international cricket. Tendulkar achieved this milestone in 644 innings and Sangakkara in 666 innings. Virat Kohli can create history by achieving this feat in 624 innings of his career.

Most centuries against New Zealand

Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Joe Root and Jacques Kallis have so far scored 9 centuries against New Zealand in international cricket. By scoring one more century, he will become the first batsman to score 10 centuries against New Zealand in international cricket.

Most international runs against New Zealand

Virat Kohli is currently at second place in terms of scoring the most international runs against New Zealand. He currently has 2,927 runs in his name, the most runs against the Kiwi team have been scored by Sachin Tendulkar, who has 3345 runs in his name.

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