Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar record during India win against New Zealand
The former Indian captain surpassed Tendulkar's run tally in ODI chases and became the first batter to reach 13,000 runs at number three.
Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most runs in ODI chases on Wednesday during the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. According to the Times of India, Kohli scored 74 runs from 51 balls to help India reach a revised target of 143 in 22.4 overs, securing a five-wicket victory.
With his innings, Kohli reached 8,741 runs in ODI chases, moving past Tendulkar's previous total of 8,720. Kohli has maintained an average of 66.21 and a strike rate of 95.03 in chases, while Tendulkar finished with an average of 42.33 and a strike rate of 88.44, Mint reported.
The 37-year-old also equalled Ricky Ponting's record for the most ODI runs against New Zealand, reaching 1,971 runs. Additionally, Kohli became the first batter in ODI history to score 13,000 runs while batting at the number three position.
India's bowlers helped restrict New Zealand to 185 in 40.2 overs. Arshdeep Singh took 4/70, Gurnoor Brar took 3/44, and Anshul Kamboj took 2/22, according to Mint.
Shubman Gill contributed 37 runs during a 113-run partnership with Kohli for the second wicket. The second ODI is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, Times Now reported.