IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli Record – Modern-day legend Virat Kohli has shattered multiple records in the ODI format. He has a chance to break another one when he steps onto the field for the third ODI against New Zealand. Kohli can surpass the ‘God of Cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar in terms of the most number of centuries and 50+ scores against NewZealand. If Kohli scores a ton then not only he will surpass Sachin’s record but he can also level with Virender Sehwag’s number of centuries(6) against the Kiwis. Follow India vs NewZealand LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Milestones Kohli can achieve:
- Virat Kohli can surpass Sachin Tendulkar for scoring the most 50+ scores against New Zealand.
- Kohli and Sachin both have 13 50-plus scores against Kiwis.
- Tendulkar and Kohli both have 5 centuries against Black Caps.
- He can eclipse Sachin and level with Virender Sehwag if he scores a ton.
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Virat Kohli has played 28 innings against the Kiwis and with 13 50-plus scores, Kohli is currently tied with legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who has played 41 innings and recorded 13 50-plus scores against the same team in ODIs during his career. If Kohli manages to smash at least a half-century, he will surpass Tendulkar to become the Indian with the most 50+ scores against New Zealand in ODIs.
IND vs NZ: Record-breaker Virat Kohli EYES another Sachin Tendulkar RECORD in 3rd ODI vs NewZealand, Check Out
Interestingly, both Kohli and Tendulkar have five centuries and eight half-centuries to their name against New Zealand in ODIs. If Kohli manages to score a ton he will eclipse Sachin to level Sehwag’s 6 centuries against the Black Caps. Meanwhile, Sehwag has played only 23 innings against NewZealand and has 6 centuries and 3 fifties to his name.
The Run-Machine Kohli, endured twin failures in the first two matches of the ongoing three-match ODI series against New Zealand. After a record-breaking performance against Sri Lanka, Kohli has only managed to score 8 and 11 runs against the Kiwis so far. In the first match in Hyderabad, Kohli was bowled by Mitchell Santner while attempting to play a shot inside the line. In the second match in Raipur, Kohli was stumped after taking a long stride to cover the spin and coming out of the crease.
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