Virat Kohli etched his name deeper into cricket history during the IND vs NZ 1st ODI after becoming the fastest batter to complete 28,000 runs in international cricket. Kohli reached the landmark in just 624 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar (644 innings) and Kumar Sangakkara (666 innings).
The milestone came when Kohli smashed a four off Adithya Ashok, driving a full delivery straight past the bowler. He did not even take a run, but the boundary took him beyond the 28,000-run mark across formats.
Current match situation (Live)
- New Zealand: 300/8 in 50 overs
- India: 84/1 in 14 overs
- India need: 217 runs
- At the crease:
- Virat Kohli – 28 (22 balls, 6 fours)
- Shubman Gill – 20* (33 balls)
India are cruising in the chase with a healthy run rate as Kohli and Gill continue to build a solid partnership.
India’s recent opening stands vs New Zealand in ODIs
- 60
- 72
- 212
- 71
- 71
- 15
- 105
- 39 (today)
With Kohli in fluent touch and history already made, India will look to maintain momentum and close out the chase strongly in Vadodara.