Virat Kohli set for major ODI record vs New Zealand
Virat Kohli is on the brink of another career-defining achievement as India prepare to face New Zealand in the upcoming ODI series, with the former skipper poised to overtake Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid in a key batting milestone. The series, starting this week on home soil, gives Kohli a clear shot at rewriting the record books once again.
Having already scored more than 1,700 ODI runs against New Zealand, Kohli needs only a handful of runs to move past the legendary duo, while also extending his lead over active Indian batters such as Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane. “You never play the game thinking about numbers,” Kohli has said previously. “But it’s an honour to be close to names that shaped Indian cricket.”
Former captain Sunil Gavaskar underlined Kohli’s impact, noting, “Longevity at this level only comes with relentless consistency.” From the opposition camp, Kane Williamson admitted the challenge ahead, saying, “Stopping a player like Kohli demands absolute focus from ball one.”
As India and New Zealand renew their rivalry, Kohli’s chase for history adds extra edge to a series already loaded with significance.