Virat Kohli Becomes First Cricketer to Register Major Milestone in First ODI Against New Zealand in Auckland
Kohli reached the mark in the first ODI against New Zealand after needing just 12 runs, while India’s bowlers limited the hosts to 185.
- On Wednesday, star India batter Virat Kohli became the first cricketer in ODI history to score 13,000 runs while batting at number three, reaching the milestone during the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland.
- Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting previously held the record for most runs at number three with 12,662 runs; Kohli surpassed this feat in January 2026 before reaching the 13,000-run milestone later that year.
- India's bowlers dominated New Zealand's innings, with Arshdeep Singh taking four wickets and Gurnoor Brar adding three, while Anshul Kamboj delivered an exceptional spell conceding just 22 runs in his 10 overs.
- Chasing 185, India lost opener Rohit Sharma early; Kohli and Shubman Gill continued the innings, with Kohli scoring 29 runs off 27 balls before rain stopped play after 10.5 overs.
- New Zealand struggled as Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips scored 28 and 30 runs respectively, though Blair Tickner provided late momentum with 34 runs off 23 deliveries to reach 185.
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Virat Kohli made history in the Auckland ODI against New Zealand. He became the first batsman in the world to reach 13,000 runs while batting at number three in ODI cricket. Australia's Ricky Ponting is second with 12,662 runs. Kohli has also scored 48 centuries and 69 half-centuries at this position.
Virat Kohli Scripts History, Becomes First Batter To Cross Landmark Milestone During 1st ODI Vs New Zealand
Virat Kohli became the first batter in the history of ODI cricket to cross the 13,000-run mark in the format while batting at No.3. Ricky Ponting sits on the second position with 12662 runs
Virat Kohli scripts history in Auckland, becomes first batter to achieve this feat
Virat Kohli celebrated a monumental achievement, becoming the first to score 13,000 runs while batting at No. 3 in ODIs during India's opening match against New Zealand at Eden Park. With a striking career average of 61.61, Kohli's performance was stellar. India excelled overall, bowling New Zealand out for a mere 185 runs and Kohli further impressed with an outstanding catch.
Virat Kohli becomes first cricketer to register major milestone in first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland
Virat Kohli became the first batter in ODI history to score 13,000 runs at No. 3 during the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland. He reached the landmark during India's chase of 185, scoring 29 off 27 balls before rain interrupted play.
The fact that age is just a number to him, proved it once again 'King'.
Virat Kohli Creates History With 13,000 Runs at No. 3
Virat Kohli added another record to his ODI career during the first match against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. The former India captain became the first batter in cricket history to score 13,000 runs while batting at No. 3 in ODIs. ADVERTISEMENT Kohli needed just 12 runs to reach the milestone before the […]
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