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The century from Virat Kohli against Pakistan came at a time when India is on a winning streak in white-ball cricket. The former Indian skipper played emphatically and managed to put together a remarkable knock to lead India into the run-chase against arch-rivals.
Kohli’s impressive record in ODI cricket
Kohli has established an impressive record in One Day International (ODI) cricket. With 299 matches and 287 innings played, he has scored a remarkable 14,085 runs. Kohli boasts 51 centuries, with his highest score reaching 183. His batting average stands at an outstanding 58.20, reflecting his consistency and skill. His strike rate of 93.41 further showcases his aggressive approach to the game. Kohli’s remarkable ability to dominate across formats has solidified his legacy as one of the all-time greats in ODI cricket.
With his 300th appearance in 50-over cricket against New Zealand in sight, here are 5 records that Kohli could break during India’s final group stage clash against the Black Caps.
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5 records Kohli could shatter in his 300th ODI
1. Most runs for India in the Champions Trophy
Kohli has accumulated 651 runs in 15 Champions Trophy matches. With just 15 more runs, he is poised to surpass Sourav Ganguly’s total of 665 runs. A score of 51 runs will propel him ahead of Shikhar Dhawan’s tally of 701 runs, making Kohli India’s all-time highest run-scorer in the history of the tournament.
2. Overall leading run-scorer in the Champions Trophy
Chris Gayle currently holds the record for the most runs in the Champions Trophy with 791 runs. Kohli is just 141 runs behind this total. A strong performance against New Zealand could see him surpass Gayle and claim the top spot on this prestigious list.
3. Most runs against New Zealand in ODIs
Sachin Tendulkar leads the record for the most ODI runs against New Zealand by an Indian, with 1,750 runs from 42 matches. Virat Kohli has scored 1,645 runs in just 31 matches, requiring 106 more runs to eclipse Tendulkar’s record.
4. Most ODI centuries against New Zealand
Kohli, alongside Virender Sehwag and Ricky Ponting, has scored six centuries against New Zealand in ODIs. A century in the next match would make him the sole record-holder for the most centuries against the BlackCaps in ODI history.
5. Most fifties in ICC tournaments.
Kohli has registered 22 fifty-plus scores in ICC tournaments. One more half-century would tie him with Tendulkar at 23, and two more would see him become the outright leader in this category, surpassing the legendary Tendulkar in another category.
