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Kohli Passes Tendulkar in ODI Runs
Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record as highest ODI run-scorer.
In brief
Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record as highest ODI run-scorer. Virat Kohli becomes highest ODI run-scorer with 8,741 runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's 8,720 runs. Originally reported by Indiatimes.
Kohli scores 74 in ODI
Virat Kohli scored 74 runs off 51 balls in India's first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland, helping India win by five wickets (DLS) with a revised target of 143 runs in 32 overs.
Ravi Shastri praises Kohli
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri called Kohli's innings 'as valuable as a century' due to the conditions, noting Kohli never got ahead of himself and stayed in fourth gear.
Kohli's ODI record
Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in ODI run chases with 8,741 runs in 169 innings, including 30 centuries and 46 half-centuries.
Tendulkar's record
Sachin Tendulkar scored 8,720 runs in 242 innings with 17 centuries and 52 half-centuries at an average of 42.33 in ODI chases.
Kohli's New Zealand record
Kohli equalled Ricky Ponting's record for most runs against New Zealand in ODI cricket with 1,971 runs in 37 innings, including seven centuries and 11 half-centuries.
Ponting's record
Ricky Ponting scored 1,971 runs in 50 innings across 51 matches with six centuries and 12 half-centuries at an average of 45.83 against New Zealand.
Kohli's winning record
Kohli scored 6,477 runs in 108 successful ODI chases with 25 centuries and 30 half-centuries at an average of 89.95 and a strike rate over 98.
Kohli's strike rate
Kohli's strike rate of 95.03 in ODI chases includes 30 centuries and 46 half-centuries, with 183 being his highest score.
Kohli's impact on team
Kohli's quick singles kept New Zealand bowlers under pressure and took pressure off captain Shubman Gill during the chase.
Kohli's performance
Kohli hit 13 fours and a six during his innings with shots through the covers and pulls being among the highlights of his knock.
Kohli's series lead
India took a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand after winning the first match.
Kohli's record
Kohli has now scored 8,741 runs in 169 innings in ODI chases, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's 8,720 runs.
Kohli's strike rate
Kohli's strike rate of 95.03 in ODI chases includes 30 centuries and 46 half-centuries, with 183 being his highest score.
Kohli's impact on team
Kohli's quick singles kept New Zealand bowlers under pressure and took pressure off captain Shubman Gill during the chase.
Kohli's performance
Kohli hit 13 fours and a six during his innings with shots through the covers and pulls being among the highlights of his knock.
Kohli's series lead
India took a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand after winning the first match.
What matters most
Virat Kohli becomes highest ODI run-scorer with 8,741 runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's 8,720 runs.
