Chasing a revised total across 32 overs, India reached their objective in 22.4 overs thanks to a brisk 74 off 51 deliveries that included 13 fours and a six. The innings featured a decisive 113-run stand alongside Shubman Gill before an attempted pull shot off Jacob Duffy concluded the knock in the 20th over. Beyond displacing Sachin Tendulkar's mark, the outing cemented fresh personal records across specific batting positions and opponent head-to-heads.
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Kohli's career statistics in ODI run chases stand at an average of 66.21 and a strike rat…: Kohli's career statistics in ODI run chases stand at an average of 66.21 and a strike rate of 95.03.
The Indian batter became the first player in ODI history to score 13,000 runs while batti…: The Indian batter became the first player in ODI history to score 13,000 runs while batting in the No. 3 position.
India secured an early series lead after dominating the rain-reduced 32-over encounter at…: India secured an early series lead after dominating the rain-reduced 32-over encounter at Eden Park in Auckland.
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NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli continued to rewrite the record books on Wednesday, breaking
Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record for the most runs in successful and unsuccessful ODI run chases during India's rain-affected first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland.
The former India captain produced another masterclass in chasing, scoring a fluent 74 off just 51 deliveries as India overhauled a revised target of 143 in 22.4 overs in a contest reduced to 32 overs per side by rain. Kohli's innings, which featured 13 fours and a six, set the tone for India's chase after an early setback.
With his knock, Kohli took his tally of runs in ODI chases to 8,741, moving past Tendulkar's previous record of 8,720. He now stands alone at the top of the all-time list, further strengthening his reputation as one of the greatest chase masters the game has witnessed.
The numbers underline Kohli's remarkable consistency in this format. He has scored his 8,741 runs in chases at an average of 66.21 and a strike rate of 95.03. Tendulkar, meanwhile, finished with 8,720 runs…
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