Chasing a revised target of 143 in 32 overs, India secured victory after earlier bowling out the hosts for 185 runs. Arshdeep Singh spearheaded the bowling effort with four wickets, while Gurnoor Brar and Anshul Kamboj chipped in with five dismissals combined. The run chase served as the backdrop for several historic batting feats, including a new record for career runs compiled when batting second in ODIs.
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Kohli became the first cricketer in One Day International history to eclipse 13,000 runs…: Kohli became the first cricketer in One Day International history to eclipse 13,000 runs while batting in the number three position.
With 1,971 career runs against New Zealand in 37 innings, Kohli matched Ricky Ponting's r…: With 1,971 career runs against New Zealand in 37 innings, Kohli matched Ricky Ponting's record against the nation.
India successfully reached their revised target of 143 runs to secure a 1-0 lead in the f…: India successfully reached their revised target of 143 runs to secure a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
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Auckland: Indian batting icon Virat Kohli continued to leave a trail of records behind, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar for most runs in ODI run chases on Wednesday.
Virat achieved this milestone during his side's first ODI against New Zealand at Auckland, scoring a quickfire 74 in 51 balls, with 13 fours and a six, with a strike rate of 145.10.
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Virat has now surpassed Sachin (8,720 runs in 242 innings with 17 centuries and 52 fifties at an average of 42.33) to become the most accomplished run-chaser in ODI history. Now he has scored 8,741 runs in 180 matches and 169 innings at an average of 66.21 and a strike rate of 95.03 during run-chases, with 30 centuries and 46 fifties.
His record in successful run-chases is even more stunning, with 6,477 runs in 114 matches and 108 innings at an average of 89.95 and a strike rate of over 98, with 25 centuries and 30 fifties, including a best score of 183.
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