Virat Kohli Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar For Mega World Record During India vs New Zealand 1st ODI, Also Equals Ricky Ponting

Virat Kohli not only scored 74 off 51 balls but also set a new world record. The Indian icon surpassed Sachin Tendulkar for the most runs in ODI run chases on Wednesday. Virat achieved this milestone during India's first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland, scoring a quickfire 74 off 51 balls, including 13 fours and a six, at a strike rate of 145.10. Virat has now surpassed Sachin, who scored 8,720 runs in 242 innings during ODI run chases, with 17 centuries and 52 fifties at an average of 42.33, to become the most prolific run-scorer in ODI chase history. Kohli has now amassed 8,741 runs in 180 matches and 169 innings at an average of 66.21 and a strike rate of 95.03 while chasing, with 30 centuries and 46 fifties.

His record in successful run chases is even more remarkable, with 6,477 runs in 114 matches and 108 innings at an average of 89.95 and a strike rate of over 98. He has scored 25 centuries and 30 fifties in successful chases, with a best score of 183.

Virat also levelled Australian legend Ricky Ponting's record for the most runs against New Zealand in ODIs. He has scored 1,971 runs in 37 innings at an average of 57.97 and a strike rate of 97.86, including seven centuries and 11 fifties. Ponting scored his runs in 51 matches and 50 innings at an average of 45.83, with six centuries and 12 fifties.

The veteran batter also became the first player to cross the 13,000-run mark in ODIs while batting at No. 3. In 254 matches and 251 innings at that position, Virat has scored 13,062 runs at an average of 61.61, with 48 centuries and 70 fifties, and a best score of 183.

This year, he has scored 626 runs in 10 ODI innings at an average of 69.55 and a strike rate of 120.61, including two centuries and four fifties, with a best score of 139*.

An authoritative 74 from Virat Kohli and impressive bowling spells from Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj were the highlights as India beat New Zealand in a rain-curtailed first ODI of the five-match series in Auckland on Wednesday.

Arshdeep spearheaded India's bowling attack with an impressive four-wicket haul, while Gurnoor Brar (3/44 in 9.2 overs) claimed three wickets and Anshul Kamboj (2/22 in 10 overs) chipped in with two scalps to dismiss New Zealand for 185.

Virat (74 off 51 balls, including 13 fours) dictated proceedings with authority as India comfortably chased down a revised target of 143 runs in 32 overs. India's innings, however, was interrupted by rain on multiple occasions.

With ANI inputs

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