Virat Kohli is approaching a significant milestone ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand, needing 139 more runs to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record of 652 runs for India in ODIs played in New Zealand. He currently ranks as the third‑highest run‑scorer for India in that setting.
Why it matters
Kohli's potential record break is a key achievement his fans track closely.
Key facts
- Kohli needs 139 more runs to break the record
- The record to beat is 652 runs set by Sachin Tendulkar
- Kohli is the third‑highest run‑scorer for India in New Zealand ODIs
- The upcoming match is the first ODI against New Zealand
- India will field a solid top order of right‑handed batsmen for the series
Evidence
Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.
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