Another Day, Another Record! Virat Kohli Solidifies His Legacy, Goes Past Sri Lankan Legend To Claim Distinguished Feat

India vs New Zealand: Shubman Gill-led India have locked horns against Michael Bracewell's New Zealand in the first ODI match of the series, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, on Sunday, January 11. 

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Virat Kohli Etches Name In History With Stunning Knock Against New Zealand In 1st ODIs

Talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli etched his name in the history books during the first ODI match of the series against New Zealand, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, on Sunday, January 11.

During the run chase against the Kiwis, Kohli played a stunning knock and solidified his legacy in international cricket. The 37-year-old surpassed former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara and became the second-highest run-scorer of all time across all formats in international cricket. 

Kohli also became the third cricketer to score 28,000-plus international runs. Before the 37-year-old, only Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara had achieved the milestone.

The former Sri Lankan skipper holds the third place in the chart with 28,016 runs from 594 matches and 666 innings at an average of 46.77. Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar holds the top spot in the chart with 34,357 runs from 664 matches and 782 innings at an average of 48.25.

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In the third delivery of the 22nd over, Kohli took a single and completed his fifty against the Kiwis in Vadodara. The 37-year-old took 44 balls to cross the 50-run mark in the game.

Virat Kohli was unlucky in the first ODI match of the series against the Kiwis after missing out on his hundred by just seven runs. In the first delivery of the 40th, Kyle Jamieson ended Kohli's time on the crease after dismissing the 37-year-old for 93 runs from 91 balls at a strike rate of 102.20. He slammed eight fours and one six during his time on the crease.

Virat Kohli's Numbers In International Cricket

In Tests, Virat Kohli played 123 matches and 210 innings, scoring 9230 runs at an average of 46.85 and a strike rate of 55.57. He scored 30 centuries and 31 fifties in the Test format.

In the T20Is, the 37-year-old played 125 matches and 117 innings, scoring 4188 runs at a strike rate of 137.04 and an average of 48.69.

In the ODIs, the top-order batter played 309 matches and 297 innings, scoring 14,650 runs at a strike rate of 93.65 and an average of 58.46. He smashed 53 centuries and 77 fifties in the 50-over format.

Overall, Virat Kohli has scored 28,068 international runs across all the formats from 557 matches and 624 innings at an average of 52.58.