Virat Kohli makes history in Wellington, breaks Ricky Ponting’s long-standing record in ODIs

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Virat Kohli on Saturday added another major milestone in his remarkable ODI career by becoming the highest run-scorer against New Zealand in the history of the format. The former Indian skipper runs past Australian great Ricky Ponting during the second ODI between India and New Zealand in Wellington.Kohli was tied with Ponting on 1,971 runs heading into the match, having tied with the former Australia captain in the previous match. He needed just one run to move ahead and reach the milestone by opening his account with a boundary. However, he was dismissed for seven runs in the second ODI.The 37-year-old made a valuable 74 in the first ODI to help India chase down a revised DLS target of 143 and take the lead in the series.With his latest feat, Kohli has scored 1,975 runs against New Zealand and moved to the top of an elite list that includes some of the biggest names in international cricket.

Most ODI runs against New Zealand

Player RunsVirat Kohli1,975*Ricky Ponting1,971Sachin Tendulkar1,750Kumar Sangakkara1,568Sanath Jayasuriya1,519Jacques Kallis1,449 Kohli’s latest record came on a day when India’s inexperienced bowling attack had already produced an impressive New Zealand bowling attack33

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Share an opinionGurnoor Brar led the charge with four wickets while Auqib Nabi and Anshul Kamboj claimed two wickets each. Axar Patel also came through with two scalps as the visitors struggled with India’s pace and bounce.Brar was particularly impressive when he used short deliveries to dismiss Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips in a maiden double wicket. Daryl Mitchell top scored for New Zealand with 55 while captain Mitchell Santner contributed 31.The Indian bowlers combined for 176, putting the hosts under sustained pressure after Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bat for 47 in the rain-soaked contest.