Virat Kohli Eclipses Sachin Tendulkar to Become India's Highest ODI Run-Scorer Against New Zealand
Virat Kohli added another monumental record to his illustrious career during the second ODI against New Zealand, surpassing legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar to become India's highest run-scorer against the Black Caps in the 50-over format. Kohli achieved the milestone with his very first shot in the match, firmly establishing his dominance against the Kiwi side.
This achievement places the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star second globally for most ODI runs against New Zealand, trailing only former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who holds the record with 1,971 runs. Kohli now stands at 1,773 runs against New Zealand across 35 matches, maintaining an exceptional average of 56.40.
The record comes amidst a period of sustained excellence for Kohli, who recently reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings. Despite his relentless pursuit of records, Kohli stated that he is no longer focused on milestones but is simply grateful for his journey and current form. His ability to consistently deliver high-impact performances continues to solidify his legacy as one of the greatest ODI batters in history.
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““If I look back at my whole journey then it is nothing short of a dream come true for me. If I am being brutally honest, the way I’m playing right now, I’m not thinking about milestones at all,””
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All-Time IPL Run Scorers
The greatest run-scorers in IPL history across all seasons
| Select | Rank | Player | Team | run-scorers |
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| #1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8661 runs | ||
#2 | Mumbai Indians | 7046 runs | ||
#3 | Chennai Super Kings | 5439 runs | ||
| #4 | Delhi Capitals | 5222 runs | ||
| #5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 5032 runs |
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IPL Career Best Bowling Average Leaders | Bowling Rankings Led by Ramandeep Singh (10.50) |
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