Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli has a golden opportunity to surpass legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in three major batting records during the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
The five-match series between India and New Zealand will be played from November 4 to 15, offering Kohli an opportunity to achieve several significant individual milestones.
1. Most List A Centuries
Kohli is currently level with Tendulkar with 60 centuries in List A cricket. Another hundred would take him past the former India captain and make him the leading century-maker in this category.
2. Most ODI Runs in Successful Chases
Kohli is also closing in on Tendulkar’s record for the most runs scored in successful ODI run chases.
According to the figures cited in the report, Kohli has scored 8,667 runs, while Tendulkar holds the record with 8,720. Kohli needs another 54 runs to move ahead of the legendary batter.
3. Most Half-Centuries Against SENA Countries
The third milestone concerns innings of 50 or more runs against SENA countries — South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia.
Both Kohli and Tendulkar have achieved this feat 133 times. The upcoming series against New Zealand gives Kohli another opportunity to move ahead.
With three significant records within reach, the five-match series could become another memorable chapter in Kohli’s illustrious international career.