Virat Kohli gets out for 7 against Jacob Duffy in low-scoring 2nd NZ vs IND 2026 ODI chase
Kohli moved past Ricky Ponting with 1,978 ODI runs against New Zealand after scoring 7 in India’s chase of 135.
- On Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Wellington, Virat Kohli surpassed Ricky Ponting to become the all-time leading run-scorer in ODIs against New Zealand, reaching 1,978 career runs.
- Both batters entered the match tied on 1,971 runs; Kohli claimed the record outright early in his innings with a cover drive before being dismissed for seven runs off seven balls.
- New Zealand posted 134 runs in the first innings, led by Daryl Mitchell's half-century, while India chased 135 facing early pressure after captain Shubman Gill registered a duck.
- Gurnoor Brar spearheaded India's bowling attack, taking four wickets, while Axar Patel and Anshul Kamboj added two apiece to restrict the Kiwis effectively.
- Focus shifts to Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, who are under pressure to finish the chase and secure victory for India in this low-scoring affair.
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Virat Kohli Surpasses Ricky Ponting, Creates World Record Against New Zealand
Despite falling for a cheap score of seven runs during the second ODI in Wellington, former Indian captain Virat Kohli surpassed Australian legend Ricky Ponting to become the all-time leading run-scorer in ODIs against the New Zealand cricket team
Virat Kohli breaks Ricky Ponting's record in second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington
Virat Kohli broke Ricky Ponting’s record to become the highest run-scorer against New Zealand in ODIs, crossing 1,971 runs. However, he fell for seven as India chased 135 after bowling New Zealand out for 134 in Wellington.
Virat Kohli created history by breaking Ricky Ponting's record despite scoring just 7 runs in the second ODI against New Zealand. Kohli has become the highest run-scorer in ODIs by scoring 1,978 runs in just 38 innings against New Zealand. He is also in line to reach the 2,000-run mark.
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