Virat Kohli becomes first batter with 50-plus ODI average in SENA nations
The Indian batter reached the milestone during the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland on Wednesday.
Indian batter Virat Kohli became the first cricketer in ODI history to maintain a batting average of at least 50 across South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia (SENA), according to The Tribune.
During the first ODI against New Zealand at Auckland on Wednesday, Kohli scored 74 runs from 51 balls. His innings included 13 fours and one six, with a strike rate exceeding 145.
Kohli's average in South Africa stands at 76.38 from 18 innings, while in England it is 51.48 from 36 innings. In New Zealand, he has an average of 51.53 from 14 innings, and in Australia, his average is 50.03 from 32 innings.
The veteran batter also surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the most successful run-chaser in ODI history. Kohli has recorded 8,741 runs in 180 matches during run-chases, while Tendulkar had 8,720 runs in 242 innings.
Additionally, Kohli equalled Ricky Ponting for the most ODI runs against New Zealand with 1,971 runs. He is also the first player to reach 13,000 ODI runs while batting at number three.
India won the rain-interrupted match after bowling New Zealand out for 185. Arshdeep Singh took four wickets, while Gurnoor Brar claimed three wickets and Anshul Kamboj took two.
