Virat Kohli is on the verge of breaking multiple records against New Zealand

November 1, 2026

Virat Kohli enters the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand with the potential to rewrite several statistical records. The Indian star requires 75 runs to surpass Ricky Ponting as the highest run-scorer against the Blackcaps in this format, while 54 runs in a successful chase would grant him the record for most runs in ODI run-chases.

Additionally, he needs just 12 runs to reach 13,000 career ODI runs as a number three batter. A single fifty-plus score would move him to the top of the list for such innings against SENA nations, and a total of 179 runs across the series would make him the leading run-scorer against New Zealand in international cricket history.

Reaching 103 runs would also make him the first player to accumulate 2,000 ODI runs against the Kiwis, while a century would establish a new record for most List A hundreds.