Sachin Tendulkar’s record gone! Virat Kohli makes history during New Zealand’s chase in India

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Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring 50 during the first ODI against New Zealand. (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli continued to rewrite the record books on Wednesday, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record for runs in successful and unsuccessful chases in ODIs during India’s rain-hit first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland.The former India captain produced another masterclass in the chase, hitting a fluent 74 off just 51 deliveries as India overhauled a revised target of 143 in 22.4 overs in a contest reduced to 32 overs per side by rain. Kohli’s innings, which featured 13 fours and a six, set the tone for India’s chase after an early setback.With his knock, Kohli took his ODI run chase tally to 8,741, surpassing Tendulkar’s previous record of 8,720. He now stands alone atop the all-time list, further cementing his reputation as one of the greatest chase masters the game has seen.The numbers underline Kohli’s remarkable consistency in this format. He scored his 8,741 runs in chases at an average of 66.21 and a strike rate of 95.03. Tendulkar, meanwhile, finished with 8,720 runs at an average of 42.33 and a strike rate of 88.44.

Kohli equals Ponting’s record against New Zealand

The 37-year-old added another major milestone in his ODI career, equaling Ricky Ponting’s record for most runs against New Zealand in the format.Kohli now has 1,971 ODI runs against the Black Caps, bringing him level with the former Australia captain who amassed the same number during his illustrious career. With more matches remaining in the ongoing series, Kohli has an opportunity to surpass Ponting and claim the record outright.Former India great Tendulkar is third on the list with 1,750 runs against New Zealand, followed by Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara (1,568) and Sanath Jayasuriya (1,519).Most ODI runs against New Zealand

  • 1971 – Virat Kohli
  • 1971 – Ricky Ponting
  • 1750 – Sachin Tendulkar
  • 1568 – Kumar Sangakkara
  • 1519 – Sanath Jayasuriya
  • 1449 – Jacques Kallis

The first batter to reach 13,000 ODI runs at No.3

Kohli also became the first batsman in ODI history to reach 13,000 runs while batting at No.3.He reached a turning point during his innings against New Zealand when his total at the position reached exactly 13,000 at an extraordinary average of 61.61.Before Kohli, only Tendulkar crossed the 13,000-run mark at a particular batting position in ODI cricket. The Master Blaster scored 13,685 shots while batting at No.2.Kohli now leads the list of leading run scorers at No.3, comfortably ahead of Ponting, who finished with 12,662 runs, and Sangakkara, who amassed 9,747 runs.Most ODIs run at No.3

  • Virat Kohli – 13,000*
  • Ricky Ponting – 12,662
  • Kumar Sangakkara – 9,747
  • Jacques Kallis – 7,774
  • Kane Williamson – 6,504

Kohli-Gill partnership gives India control

Kohli’s milestones came during a commanding partnership with Shubman Gill that helped India recover after Rohit Sharma departed in the opener.The pair stitched together a decisive 113-run stand for the second wicket and took control of a tricky chase that had already been interrupted by rain. While Gill took time to settle in, Kohli looked in sublime touch, regularly finding gaps and punishing loose deliveries through the off side and square leg areas.Kohli stepped up after the first rain interruption, but his entertaining knock finally ended in the 20th over when he tried to pull a short delivery from Jacob Duffy. He missed the shot and was caught by Tim Seifert at deep backward square leg for 74.India did lose a few wickets in quick succession towards the end, but with less than 30 runs needed, the result was never seriously in doubt.It was another vintage of Kohli’s performances – a combination of poise, controlled aggression and remarkable consistency – as India opened the New Zealand ODI series with a win.