Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar record in ODI chase against New Zealand
The batter surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in ODI run chases during India's win in Auckland.
Virat Kohli scored 74 runs off 51 balls to help India secure a five-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first ODI in Auckland on Wednesday. According to the Times of India, the win gave India a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
During the innings, Kohli hit 13 fours and a six as India chased a revised target of 143 runs in 32 overs. The team reached the target in 22.4 overs.
Kohli's performance saw him surpass Sachin Tendulkar for the most runs in ODI run chases. Tendulkar had 8,720 runs in 242 innings, while Kohli has now reached 8,741 runs in 169 innings with an average of 66.21.
The batter also equalled Ricky Ponting's record for the most runs against New Zealand in ODI cricket. Both players have scored 1,971 runs against the opposition.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri praised Kohli on Sony Sports, stating that a 70-run innings in such conditions is worth a century. Shastri noted that Kohli took pressure off captain Shubman Gill by taking quick singles.
In successful ODI chases, Kohli has scored 6,477 runs in 108 innings at an average of 89.95.
