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Virat Kohli Set to Overtake Viv Richards in Elite Batting List Against NZ
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What Happened?
Virat Kohli will return to the field against New Zealand on November 4, aiming to surpass Viv Richards in the List A runs tally. Kohli needs 237 runs to achieve this milestone.
Key points
- Kohli has scored 16,759 runs in 353 List A matches.
- He is only 237 runs away from surpassing Viv Richards' total of 16,995 runs.
- Kohli has 60 centuries and 88 fifties in his List A career.
- The India-New Zealand ODI series starts on November 4, with matches on November 7, 10, 13, and 15.
- Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will share captaincy during the series.
Key insights
- Surpassing Richards would solidify Kohli's status among cricket legends.
- Kohli's return could boost India's chances in the ODI series against New Zealand.
- The series may attract significant viewership due to Kohli's milestone pursuit.
Why it matters
Kohli's performance could redefine his legacy in ODI cricket.
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Source
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