Kohli breaks Tendulkar's ODI chase record
Virat Kohli overtakes Sachin Tendulkar in ODI chase runs during India's victory over New Zealand.
The Brief
- Kohli scores 74 in 51 balls during India's successful ODI chase.
- Kohli surpasses Tendulkar's record with 8,741 runs in chases.
- Kohli also ties Ponting's record for most runs against New Zealand.
Virat Kohli scored 74 off 51 deliveries during India's rain-affected ODI against New Zealand, helping the team overhaul a revised target of 143 in 22.4 overs.
Kohli's innings, which included 13 fours and a six, moved him past Sachin Tendulkar's record of 8,720 runs in ODI chases, making him the new all-time leader.
Kohli's performance also brought him to 1,971 ODI runs against New Zealand, matching Ricky Ponting's record and giving him a chance to surpass him in the ongoing series.
Kohli also became the first batter to reach 13,000 ODI runs while batting at No. 3, achieving the milestone during his innings against New Zealand.
Kohli's 13,000 runs at No. 3 position came at an average of 61.61, surpassing other notable players like Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakkara.
Kohli formed a crucial 113-run partnership with Shubman Gill, helping India recover after an early setback and take control of the chase.
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