Virat Kohli step into the field to conquer records after records. The batting maestro, who retired from Test and T20I International format, has been performing extremely well for India in ODIs. Virat will play next during the India vs New Zealand ODI series. In this 3-match series, the batter can break a record of former India opener Virendra Sehwag.

Virat Kohli performed exceptionally well in domestic cricket during the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He also scored a lot of runs against South Africa. Now, he has been selected for the ODI series against New Zealand, where fans will be expecting a strong performance from him.

Virender Sehwag and Virat Kohli jointly hold the record for most centuries scored by an Indian against New Zealand. Both batsmen have scored a total of six centuries each against New Zealand so far. If Kohli scores another century in the upcoming three-match ODI series, he will become the Indian batsman with the most centuries against New Zealand in ODI cricket. Virat Kohli has played a total of 33 ODIs against New Zealand, scoring 1657 runs. During this period, he has scored six centuries and nine half-centuries. His highest ODI score against New Zealand is 154.

Kohli is in excellent form

Virat Kohli is currently in excellent form, scoring a lot of runs. He performed brilliantly in the ODI series against South Africa, scoring 302 runs, including two centuries. He was awarded the Player of the Series for his excellent performance. He then scored a lot of runs for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, including against Andhra Pradesh, where he scored a powerful century and played an innings of 131 runs. He also scored 77 runs in the match against Gujarat.

Indian batsmen with most ODI centuries against New Zealand:

  • Virender Sehwag: 6
  • Virat Kohli: 6
  • Sachin Tendulkar: 5
  • Sourav Ganguly: 3