# Kohli Passes Tendulkar in ODI Runs

> Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record as highest ODI run-scorer.
- Title: Kohli Passes Tendulkar in ODI Runs · Indiatimes | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Indiatimes — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand/when-he-stays-in-fourth-gear-then-god-help-you-ravi-shastri-as-virat-kohli-surpasses-sachin-tendulkar/articleshow/135555478.cms
- Author: Amit Kumar
- Published: 2026-11-05T01:35:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: virat kohli, sachin tendulkar, odi runs, ravi shastri, india, new zealand, cricket, odi series, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Virat Kohli becomes highest ODI run-scorer with 8,741 runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's 8,720 runs.