IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli on the brink of breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s big record

Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli will have another major milestone in his sights when India take on New Zealand in the first ODI at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday. The former Indian captain is closing in on the record held by legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar.Kohli is currently the third highest run-scorer among Indian batsmen in ODIs played in New Zealand. He has scored 514 runs in 11 matches on New Zealand soil and needs 139 more runs to move to the top of the list.Sachin Tendulkar tops the list with 652 runs in 18 ODIs played in New Zealand. He has scored one century (100 or more runs in an innings) and four half-centuries (50 to 99 runs). His highest score was 163 not out, meaning he was not dismissed in that innings.Virender Sehwag is second with 598 runs in 12 matches. He scored three centuries and two half-centuries, with his highest score being 125 not out.Kohli, who ranks third with 514 runs in 11 matches, has scored one century and four half-centuries in New Zealand. His highest score is 123 runs.MS Dhoni is fourth on the list with 505 runs in 13 matches. He did not score a single century but scored five half-centuries. His highest score was 84 not out.Rahul Dravid completes the top five with 425 runs in 12 matches. He scored one century and two half-centuries, with his highest score being 123 not out.PositionPlayerMatchesAverageHighest ScoresStrike Rate100s50s1Sachin Tendulkar1865238.35163*98.19142Virender Sehwag1259854.36125*103.10323Virat Kohli11514345 Dhoni1350572.1484*96.92055Rahul Dravid1242538.63123*63.3312

Gill unveils India’s batting order

Meanwhile, India captain Shubman Gill has confirmed the team’s top four batsmen for the five-match ODI series against New Zealand.Gill said there will be four right-handed batsmen in the top order – himself, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. The team will follow a flexible approach for the No.5 and No.6 positions, with KL Rahul and Axar Patel available depending on the situation.“We will have a floating approach for No.5 and No.6. Our back four is set, all right-handers. So if a left-hander is needed, Axar bhai goes and depending on the match situation, KL bhai can go. So a bit flexible,” Gill said at the pre-match press conference ahead of the first ODI.India will begin their five-match ODI series against New Zealand in Auckland on November 4.

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