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Virat Kohli Eyes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting's Records in New Zealand ODI Series
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What Happened?
Virat Kohli is set to pursue records held by Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, starting November 4. Kohli aims to surpass Tendulkar's international runs and Ponting's ODI runs against New Zealand.
Key points
- Kohli has scored 3,167 international runs against New Zealand in 60 matches.
- He is 178 runs short of Sachin Tendulkar's record of 3,345 runs.
- Kohli needs 74 runs to surpass Ricky Ponting's ODI record of 1,971 runs against New Zealand.
- He is also 103 runs away from becoming the first batter to score 2,000 ODI runs against New Zealand.
- Kohli has scored 552 runs in nine ODI innings in 2026, averaging 69.
Key insights
- Kohli's performance could influence India's preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- Surpassing Tendulkar's and Ponting's records may elevate Kohli's status among cricket legends.
- Kohli's consistent form indicates his potential to break more records in the future.
Why it matters
Kohli's pursuit of these records could enhance his legacy in international cricket.
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Virat Kohli· PersonSachin Tendulkar· PersonRicky Ponting· PersonNew Zealand· CountryIndia· Country
Source
India Today
