In the rain-curtailed first ODI match against New Zealand, Team India emerged victorious by five wickets at the Eden Park in Auckland.
During the match, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/ind-vs-nz-1st-odi-virat-kohli-surpasses-sachin-tendulkar-for-most-runs-while-chasing-in-format-113906/1" rel="nofollow">Team India's Virat Kohli</a> delivered another masterclass knock. &nbsp;Facing 51 deliveries, the right-handed batsman garnered 74 runs, with the help of 13 boundaries and a maximum.
With this, the Delhi-born cricketer has achieved several records in his illustrious career.
1) Kohli surpassed Tendulkar for most runs while chasing in ODIs
Following his 74-run knock, Kohli now has 8741 runs in 180 ODI matches. With an average of 66.21 and a strike rate of 95.03, the 37-year-old cricketer has 30 tons and 46 half-centuries to his name.
Earlier, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/sachin-tendulkar-expresses-views-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-vice-captain-role-in-duleep-trophy-23658319" rel="nofollow">Sachin Tendulkar</a> enjoyed the top spot with 8720 runs in 242 ODI innings. With an average of 42.33, the former cricketer also has 17 centuries and 52 half-centuries under his belt.
2) Kohli levels Ponting for most runs in ODIs against New Zealand
The prolific run-scorer levelled another cricket legend's record. Kohli is now the joint-highest run-scorer against New Zealand in the format's history. He is sharing the spot with <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ricky-ponting-expresses-concerns-over-the-future-of-odi-cricket-23649007" rel="nofollow">Australia's legend Ricky Ponting</a>.
Both players have scored 1971 runs. Kohli accomplished the milestone in 37 innings, whereas Ponting reached the feat in 50 innings.
3) Kohli reaches 13,000-run mark in format while batting at number three
Kohli's match-winning knock against the "Black Caps" also helped him become the first-ever batsman to complete 13,000 runs in the 50-over format while batting at the number three position. So far in 254 <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/nz-vs-ind-1st-odi-virat-kohlis-74-takes-india-home-in-a-rain-curtailed-match-23658452" rel="nofollow">ODI</a> matches, the right-handed batsman has accumulated 13,062 runs, with 48 tons and 70 half-centuries.
<h2>IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Match's date and venue</h2>
The win has also helped the "Men in Blue" take a lead by 1-0 in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. The visitors will look to continue the winning momentum ahead of the second ODI match. The clash is scheduled to be played on November 7 at the Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington.
(With ANI Inputs)

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