Virat Kohli equals Ricky Ponting's world record in first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland

'Awesome opportunity to play against him': New Zealand's Tickner on Virat Kohli

Kohli had slammed 74 runs in the 1st ODI as India went on to win the rain-curtailed match by 5 wickets.

Virat Kohli equals Ricky Ponting's world record in first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland

Virat Kohli smashed 74 off 51 balls to guide India to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in Auckland. His match-winning knock also saw him equal Ricky Ponting's record of 94 fifty-plus scores in successful ODI run chases.

"When Will We Learn?" Shubman Gill's India Faces Tough Question Despite Win Over New Zealand

Once again, Virat Kohli emerged as the brightest spot in India's batting line-up in a 186-run chase, which was later revised due to rain. He scored 74 off 51 balls in the first ODI against New Zealand

Virat Kohli equals Ricky Ponting’s world record in first ODI against New Zealand

New Delhi: Indian batting icon Virat Kohli matched former Australia captain Ricky Ponting’s world record in the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland yesterday. Kohli joined the elite club after smashing a superb 74 off 51 balls, guiding India to a five-wicket win under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method and going 1-0 up […]