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Stat watch: Records, milestones Virat Kohli could achieve during five NZ ODIs

Kohli is four runs from 600 ODI runs in New Zealand and three runs behind Virender Sehwag’s India mark, with a fifth-match series looming.

  • India begins a five-match ODI series against New Zealand on Wednesday, November 4, at Eden Park in Auckland. The tour provides a stage for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to chase significant international records.
  • Virat Kohli enters the series chasing Ricky Ponting's record of 1,971 runs against the Black Caps. The veteran needs 75 more runs to surpass the Australian icon's tally.
  • Separately, Kohli requires 139 runs to overtake Sachin Tendulkar's benchmark of 652 runs on New Zealand soil. Tendulkar leads the Indian run charts in the country; Kohli has 514 runs.
  • Rohit Sharma pursues a personal milestone, needing 63 more runs to reach 500 ODI runs in New Zealand. The opener has scored 437 runs across 14 matches in the country.
  • With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching, Kohli seeks to become the first Indian to secure a 'Player of the Series' award across all SENA nations. This series offers a critical opportunity to advance his legacy.
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Virat's bat has always been on fire against the Kiwis. Nearing the age of 38, Kohli has once again displayed his prowess with the bat, setting a major record. He achieved something no other player has ever achieved.

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Rohit Sharma will naturally be the focus of attention in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. He could set multiple records and touch milestones in this series.

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