Virat Kohli has moved to the top of the list of batters with the most runs against New Zealand in One-Day International (ODI) cricket, surpassing former Australia captain Ricky Ponting during the second ODI in Wellington on Saturday.
Kohli needed just one run to move past Ponting's previous record of 1,971 runs against the Black Caps. He achieved the milestone with a boundary early in India's chase at Hnry Stadium.
The former India captain finished his innings with seven runs from seven deliveries before being dismissed by New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy. Will Young completed the catch at cover point.
Despite his early dismissal, Kohli's latest milestone added another achievement to his impressive ODI career. He now has 1,978 runs against New Zealand, moving seven runs clear of Ponting's tally.
India legend Sachin Tendulkar occupies third place on the list with 1,750 runs, followed by former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara with 1,568. Sanath Jayasuriya and South Africa's Jacques Kallis complete the top six.
Most ODI Runs Against New Zealand
Player | Runs |
|---|---|
Virat Kohli (India) | 1,978 |
Ricky Ponting (Australia) | 1,971 |
Sachin Tendulkar (India) | 1,750 |
Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) | 1,568 |
Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) | 1,519 |
Jacques Kallis (South Africa) | 1,449 |
Kohli had entered the second ODI level with Ponting after scoring 74 runs in India's five-wicket victory in the series opener at Auckland.
His record-breaking moment came during a difficult start to India's chase of 135. New Zealand had earlier been bowled out for 134 in 41 overs, with Gurnoor Brar taking four wickets for 30 runs.
Kohli's latest achievement gives him the opportunity to extend his lead further in the remaining matches of the five-match ODI series.
