As soon as Suryakumar Yadav walked out for toss in the first T20I vs New Zealand at VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday (Jan 21), he joined an exlusive list of Indian players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya with 100+ T20I matches for India.

History made at toss: Surykumar joins exclusive list of Indian players

The ICC has released the latest rankings for the top batters in January 2026, and Indian veteran Virat Kohli, who held the number one spot in the lead-up to the New Zealand ODIs, has been replaced. Check out the top five as of January 21, 2026.

Meet top 5 highest-ranked ODI batters in January 2026; Kohli no longer no. 1

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell toppled India’s Virat Kohli to gain a spot in the ICC ODI batter’s ranking on Wednesday (Jan 21) in the latest announcement. Mitchell, who was named Player of the Series against India in the recently concluded ODI series, slammed two hundreds while missing out on another, giving a fine account of himself. Mitchell’s exploits saw New Zealand win the ODI series 2-1, while he has now been rewarded on a personal note for his performance.<h2>Daryl Mitchell takes top spot</h2>On the back of some impressive batting performances spanning from the Australia tour to the New Zealand ODIs at home put Virat at the top after over four years, but Mitchell, who registered back-to-back centuries to seal Kiwis' first-ever ODI series win in India and became the 'Player of the Series' with 352 runs in three matches, removed Virat from the top of the charts with two centuries he would cherish for a lifetime.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Virat was the second-highest run-getter in the series, with 240 runs, including 93 in the first ODI and a valiant 124 in 108 balls at Indore during a tough run-chase of 338 runs. While Virat's efforts throughout the series took fans back to his days of dominance from 2016-19, it was not enough to give India a series win and him more time at the top spot.&nbsp;With 845 rating points, Mitchell clears Virat (795 points), who is dropped to the second spot. The Kiwi would get to hold on to the top ranking for more time, with loads of T20I action coming up, including the T20 World Cup. His previous reign as the numero uno was cut short for just three days when he was surpassed by Rohit during November following a 'Player of the Series' effort in Australia, which produced 202 runs, including 121* at Sydney.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran (third, 764 ranking points) swaps spots with India's Rohit Sharma (fourth, 757). Despite his two fifties, Indian skipper Shubman Gill is in fifth. Glenn Phillips, who scored a quickfire 106 in the ODI series finale, made a 16-spot jump to number 20th.&nbsp;Phillips also rose 14 spots to equal-31st on the list for ODI all-rounders, where Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai reigns supreme.

Daryl Mitchell, who was named Player of the Series against India in the recently concluded ODI series, slammed two hundreds while missing out on another, giving a fine account of himself.

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell toppled India’s Virat Kohli to gain a spot in the ICC ODI batter’s ranking on Wednesday (Jan 21) in the latest announcement. Mitchell, who was named Player of the Series against India in the recently concluded ODI series, slammed two hundreds while missing out on another, giving a fine account of himself. Mitchell’s exploits saw New Zealand win the ODI series 2-1, while he has now been rewarded on a personal note for his performance. Daryl Mitchell takes top spot On the back of some impressive batting performances spanning from the Australia tour to the New Zealand ODIs at home put Virat at the top after over four years, but Mitchell, who registered back-to-back centuries to seal Kiwis' first-ever ODI series win in India and became the 'Player of the Series' with 352 runs in three matches, removed Virat from the top of the charts with two centuries he would cherish for a lifetime. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Virat was the second-highest run-getter in the series, with 240 runs, including 93 in the first ODI and a valiant 124 in 108 balls at Indore during a tough run-chase of 338 runs. While Virat's efforts throughout the series took fans back to his days of dominance from 2016-19, it was not enough to give India a series win and him more time at the top spot. With 845 rating points, Mitchell clears Virat (795 points), who is dropped to the second spot. The Kiwi would get to hold on to the top ranking for more time, with loads of T20I action coming up, including the T20 World Cup. His previous reign as the numero uno was cut short for just three days when he was surpassed by Rohit during November following a 'Player of the Series' effort in Australia, which produced 202 runs, including 121* at Sydney. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran (third, 764 ranking points) swaps spots with India's Rohit Sharma (fourth, 757). Despite his two fifties, Indian skipper Shubman Gill is in fifth. Glenn Phillips, who scored a quickfire 106 in the ODI series finale, made a 16-spot jump to number 20th. Phillips also rose 14 spots to equal-31st on the list for ODI all-rounders, where Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai reigns supreme.

Daryl Mitchell, who was named Player of the Series against India in the recently concluded ODI series, slammed two hundreds while missing out on another, giving a fine account of himself.

ICC Rankings: Impressive Daryl Mitchell topples Virat Kohli to take top spot for ODI batters

Virat Kohli almost won India the third ODI vs New Zealand at Holkar stadium in Indore on Sunday (Jan 18) but couldn't do so despite scoring his 54th ODI hundred. Kohli scored 124 as India tried to chase 338 but fell short by 41 runs, losing the match as well as the series 1-2. The hundred was Kohli's fifth while chasing and losing - the most by any batter in the world. Known as arguably the best chaser of all time in ODI cricket, the record shows that sometimes even Kohli is not enough while trying to conquer a chase.<h2>Kohli's chase record get a black dot</h2>Virat Kohli's five hundreds in a lost chase are the most by any batter in ODI and so are his overall hundreds (54), hundreds scored while chasing (29), and hundreds scored in matches won (44). India has lost a match only on nine occasions when Kohli as scored a hundred in ODIs - the joint-third most alongside Zimbabwee's Brendon Taylor. Only Sachin Tendulkar (14) and Chirs Gayle (11) have lost more matches while scoring an ODI.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/21-year-old-and-next-to-legends-already-coco-gauff-starts-australian-open-2026-with-historic-win-1768833267101">21-year-old and next to legends already: Gauff starts AO 2026 with historic win</a><h2>Kohli in top form since retiring from Tests</h2>Virat announced his retirement from Test before India's tour of England last year in June, leaving him available only for ODI selection. He had already quit T20Is after India's 2024 T20 World Cup title win. After the Test retirement, Kohli first played in three-match ODI series in Australia - scoring two ducks in first two matches but ending with a 74 not out in the last ODI.Since that fifty in Sydney, there's been no stopping Kohli. He played against South Africa at home after Austraia series and scored hundreds in first two ODIs (135 and 102) and a fifty in the third one (65 not out). He then turned up for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) for two matches, scoring 131 and 77 in two appearances. In the series against New Zealand, he scored 93 in the first match and 23 in the second one before ending the series with yet another hundred.

Virat Kohli's five hundreds in a lost chase are the most by any batter in ODI and so are his overall hundreds (54), hundreds scored while chasing (29), and hundreds scored in matches won (44). 

Virat Kohli almost won India the third ODI vs New Zealand at Holkar stadium in Indore on Sunday (Jan 18) but couldn't do so despite scoring his 54th ODI hundred. Kohli scored 124 as India tried to chase 338 but fell short by 41 runs, losing the match as well as the series 1-2. The hundred was Kohli's fifth while chasing and losing - the most by any batter in the world. Known as arguably the best chaser of all time in ODI cricket, the record shows that sometimes even Kohli is not enough while trying to conquer a chase. Kohli's chase record get a black dot Virat Kohli's five hundreds in a lost chase are the most by any batter in ODI and so are his overall hundreds (54), hundreds scored while chasing (29), and hundreds scored in matches won (44). India has lost a match only on nine occasions when Kohli as scored a hundred in ODIs - the joint-third most alongside Zimbabwee's Brendon Taylor. Only Sachin Tendulkar (14) and Chirs Gayle (11) have lost more matches while scoring an ODI. Also Read - 21-year-old and next to legends already: Gauff starts AO 2026 with historic win Kohli in top form since retiring from Tests Virat announced his retirement from Test before India's tour of England last year in June, leaving him available only for ODI selection. He had already quit T20Is after India's 2024 T20 World Cup title win. After the Test retirement, Kohli first played in three-match ODI series in Australia - scoring two ducks in first two matches but ending with a 74 not out in the last ODI. Since that fifty in Sydney, there's been no stopping Kohli. He played against South Africa at home after Austraia series and scored hundreds in first two ODIs (135 and 102) and a fifty in the third one (65 not out). He then turned up for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) for two matches, scoring 131 and 77 in two appearances. In the series against New Zealand, he scored 93 in the first match and 23 in the second one before ending the series with yet another hundred.

Virat Kohli's five hundreds in a lost chase are the most by any batter in ODI and so are his overall hundreds (54), hundreds scored while chasing (29), and hundreds scored in matches won (44).&nbsp;

'Chase Master' Virat Kohli has more hundreds in lost ODIs than any other batter

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will not play an ODI for India again until at least June 2026, with the senior duo set to return to action in national colours only after the Indian Premier League and India’s T20 commitments are completed. After the end of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand on Sunday (Jan 19), both players will step away from international duty for a few months.&nbsp;&nbsp;India now shifts its focus to the shortest format, starting with a five-match T20I series against New Zealand. This will be followed by the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where India’s campaign begins on February 7. Since Rohit and Kohli retired from T20 internationals in 2024, they will not be part of these matches.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-5-indian-batters-with-most-odi-runs-in-jan-2026-shocking-harshit-rana-ahead-of-rohit-shreyas-1768817699385">Meet 5 Indian batters with most ODI runs in Jan 2026: SHOCKING! Harshit Rana ahead of Rohit, Shreyas</a>&nbsp;Their next competitive cricket will come in the IPL, which runs from March 26 to May 31. Kohli will turn out for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he will aim to help the team defend its title. Rohit, on the other hand, will lead the Mumbai Indians in their hunt for a sixth IPL trophy. The league will be their only on-field action before a possible return to ODIs for India.&nbsp;According to the Future Tours Program for 2023–27, India’s next ODI assignment is expected to be a three-match series against Afghanistan in June. However, the exact schedule is yet to be confirmed by the cricket boards. If that series goes ahead as planned, it will mark the return of Kohli and Rohit to the Indian ODI side after a gap of several months.&nbsp;Following the Afghanistan series, India is scheduled to tour England for three ODIs and five T20Is. Later in the year, India will also host West Indies for a white-ball series. These matches are seen as important steps in building the team ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.&nbsp;Despite their reduced playing time, the Indian team management continues to back Kohli and Rohit as key players in the ODI setup. Their experience, consistency, and ability to perform in pressure situations remain crucial for the team’s long-term plans. Both players are expected to play central roles in shaping India’s campaign for the next 50-over World Cup.

India’s senior players are set for a short break from ODIs as the team shifts focus to upcoming tournaments and league cricket, with their return expected later in the year as plans for the future take shape.


Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will not play an ODI for India again until at least June 2026, with the senior duo set to return to action in national colours only after the Indian Premier League and India’s T20 commitments are completed. After the end of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand on Sunday (Jan 19), both players will step away from international duty for a few months. India now shifts its focus to the shortest format, starting with a five-match T20I series against New Zealand. This will be followed by the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where India’s campaign begins on February 7. Since Rohit and Kohli retired from T20 internationals in 2024, they will not be part of these matches. Also read | Meet 5 Indian batters with most ODI runs in Jan 2026: SHOCKING! Harshit Rana ahead of Rohit, Shreyas Their next competitive cricket will come in the IPL, which runs from March 26 to May 31. Kohli will turn out for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he will aim to help the team defend its title. Rohit, on the other hand, will lead the Mumbai Indians in their hunt for a sixth IPL trophy. The league will be their only on-field action before a possible return to ODIs for India. According to the Future Tours Program for 2023–27, India’s next ODI assignment is expected to be a three-match series against Afghanistan in June. However, the exact schedule is yet to be confirmed by the cricket boards. If that series goes ahead as planned, it will mark the return of Kohli and Rohit to the Indian ODI side after a gap of several months. Following the Afghanistan series, India is scheduled to tour England for three ODIs and five T20Is. Later in the year, India will also host West Indies for a white-ball series. These matches are seen as important steps in building the team ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Despite their reduced playing time, the Indian team management continues to back Kohli and Rohit as key players in the ODI setup. Their experience, consistency, and ability to perform in pressure situations remain crucial for the team’s long-term plans. Both players are expected to play central roles in shaping India’s campaign for the next 50-over World Cup.

India’s senior players are set for a short break from ODIs as the team shifts focus to upcoming tournaments and league cricket, with their return expected later in the year as plans for the future take shape.

When will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma play their next ODI for India

New Zealand once again gave India a reality check on their home turf as they beat the Men in Blue in the three-match ODI series 2-1 on Sunday (Jan 18). New Zealand beat India by 41 runs to win the Indore ODI and thereby conquer the series. The series win comes despite Virat Kohli scoring his latest ODI ton, as the former India captain could not prevent the embarrassment of defeat on home turf.&nbsp;Daryl Mitchell smashed his consecutive century in the series. The right-handed batter hammered 137 runs off 131 deliveries, including 15 fours and one six.&nbsp;Glenn Phillips played a superb knock of 106 runs off 88 deliveries, with nine fours and three sixes.&nbsp;Towards the end, captain Michael Bracewell's unbeaten 28 off 18 deliveries, including four boundaries, guided New Zealand to 337/8 in 50 overs. With the ball, Arshdeep Singh (3/63) and Harshit Rana (3/84) scalped three wickets each for India.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;The three-match ODI series is levelled 1-1, with India winning the first and New Zealand clinching the second.&nbsp;While chasing, an incredible lone warrior century from Virat Kohli and his 99-run stand with lower-order batter Harshit Rana, who scored his maiden ODI fifty, went in vain as New Zealand downed the Men in Blue in the third and final ODI at Indore to secure their first-ever ODI series win in India.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Kohli played a fighting knock of 124 runs off 108 deliveries, including 10 fours and three sixes. Harshit Rana scored 52 runs off 43 balls, with eight boundaries.&nbsp;Nitish Kumar Reddy made 53 off 57 deliveries, along with two fours and as many sixes as India were bundled out for 296 in 46 overs, and lost the contest by 41 runs.&nbsp;Kristian Clarke (3/54) and Zakary Foulkes (3/77) were the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand, while Jayden Lennox bowled an impressive spell of 2/42.&nbsp;&nbsp;

New Zealand beat India by 41 runs to win the Indore ODI and thereby conquer the series. The series win comes despite Virat Kohli scoring his latest ODI ton, as the former India captain could not prevent the embarrassment of defeat on home turf.

New Zealand once again gave India a reality check on their home turf as they beat the Men in Blue in the three-match ODI series 2-1 on Sunday (Jan 18). New Zealand beat India by 41 runs to win the Indore ODI and thereby conquer the series. The series win comes despite Virat Kohli scoring his latest ODI ton, as the former India captain could not prevent the embarrassment of defeat on home turf. Daryl Mitchell smashed his consecutive century in the series. The right-handed batter hammered 137 runs off 131 deliveries, including 15 fours and one six. Glenn Phillips played a superb knock of 106 runs off 88 deliveries, with nine fours and three sixes. Towards the end, captain Michael Bracewell's unbeaten 28 off 18 deliveries, including four boundaries, guided New Zealand to 337/8 in 50 overs. With the ball, Arshdeep Singh (3/63) and Harshit Rana (3/84) scalped three wickets each for India. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli The three-match ODI series is levelled 1-1, with India winning the first and New Zealand clinching the second. While chasing, an incredible lone warrior century from Virat Kohli and his 99-run stand with lower-order batter Harshit Rana, who scored his maiden ODI fifty, went in vain as New Zealand downed the Men in Blue in the third and final ODI at Indore to secure their first-ever ODI series win in India. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Kohli played a fighting knock of 124 runs off 108 deliveries, including 10 fours and three sixes. Harshit Rana scored 52 runs off 43 balls, with eight boundaries. Nitish Kumar Reddy made 53 off 57 deliveries, along with two fours and as many sixes as India were bundled out for 296 in 46 overs, and lost the contest by 41 runs. Kristian Clarke (3/54) and Zakary Foulkes (3/77) were the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand, while Jayden Lennox bowled an impressive spell of 2/42.

New Zealand beat India by 41 runs to win the Indore ODI and thereby conquer the series. The series win comes despite Virat Kohli scoring his latest ODI ton, as the former India captain could not prevent the embarrassment of defeat on home turf.

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli’s hundred goes in vain as New Zealand win in Indore to clinch ODI series

India’s Virat Kohli continued his superb form on Sunday (Jan 18) as he slammed his first hundred of 2026 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Having been on a fluent run of form in 2025, Virat had narrowly missed out on a hundred in Vadodara but made up for it in Indore. The ton was his 54th in the ODI format and 85th overall, highlighting his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time.&nbsp;Once again, just when India looked down and out at 71/4, Virat, who scored a 108-ball 124 with 10 fours and three sixes, gave India hope with an 88-run stand for the fifth wicket with Nitish Kumar Reddy and a 99-run stand for the seventh wicket with Harshit Rana. This is Virat's 85th international century, and the chase for Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries continues. Also, this is Virat's 54th ODI ton, a record-extending one. This is the star batter's seventh ODI ton against New Zealand in 36 innings, the most by a batter against the Kiwis in the format. Also, his 10 centuries against NZ across all formats, including three in Tests, are the most by a batter against the Kiwis.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a> Also, he went past Australian icon Ricky Ponting (12,655 runs) for most runs in ODI cricket at number three. In 244 matches and innings at that spot, he has made 12,676 runs at an average of 61.53, with 47 centuries and 67 fifties and a best score of 183. His record during run-chases of 300-plus runs is incredible, with 2,131 runs in 37 innings at an average of 62.67 and a strike rate of 106.4, with 10 centuries and nine fifties. In bilateral series deciders across ODIs, he has made 784 runs in 16 innings at an average of 52.26, with two centuries and six fifties.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a> Centuries from Daryl Mitchell (137*) and Glenn Phillips (106) took NZ to 337/8, despite three wickets from Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh. After being reduced to 5/2 and later 58/3, the duo put on a 219-run stand that put the Kiwis in a commanding position. In the chase, India was down at 71/4, but an entertaining 88-run stand between Virat and Nitish Kumar Reddy (53 in 57 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and a 99-run stand between Virat and Harshit Rana (52 in 43 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) gave India hope, with Virat producing a masterclass 108-ball 124 ball to the delight of Indore crowd. However, once he was gone, it was curtains for India, who were all out for 296 in 46 overs, handing NZ the series 1-2.&nbsp;

Having been on a fluent run of form in 2025, Virat Kohli had narrowly missed out on a hundred in Vadodara but made up for it in Indore.

India’s Virat Kohli continued his superb form on Sunday (Jan 18) as he slammed his first hundred of 2026 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Having been on a fluent run of form in 2025, Virat had narrowly missed out on a hundred in Vadodara but made up for it in Indore. The ton was his 54th in the ODI format and 85th overall, highlighting his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time. Once again, just when India looked down and out at 71/4, Virat, who scored a 108-ball 124 with 10 fours and three sixes, gave India hope with an 88-run stand for the fifth wicket with Nitish Kumar Reddy and a 99-run stand for the seventh wicket with Harshit Rana. This is Virat's 85th international century, and the chase for Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries continues. Also, this is Virat's 54th ODI ton, a record-extending one. This is the star batter's seventh ODI ton against New Zealand in 36 innings, the most by a batter against the Kiwis in the format. Also, his 10 centuries against NZ across all formats, including three in Tests, are the most by a batter against the Kiwis. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Also, he went past Australian icon Ricky Ponting (12,655 runs) for most runs in ODI cricket at number three. In 244 matches and innings at that spot, he has made 12,676 runs at an average of 61.53, with 47 centuries and 67 fifties and a best score of 183. His record during run-chases of 300-plus runs is incredible, with 2,131 runs in 37 innings at an average of 62.67 and a strike rate of 106.4, with 10 centuries and nine fifties. In bilateral series deciders across ODIs, he has made 784 runs in 16 innings at an average of 52.26, with two centuries and six fifties. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Centuries from Daryl Mitchell (137*) and Glenn Phillips (106) took NZ to 337/8, despite three wickets from Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh. After being reduced to 5/2 and later 58/3, the duo put on a 219-run stand that put the Kiwis in a commanding position. In the chase, India was down at 71/4, but an entertaining 88-run stand between Virat and Nitish Kumar Reddy (53 in 57 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and a 99-run stand between Virat and Harshit Rana (52 in 43 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) gave India hope, with Virat producing a masterclass 108-ball 124 ball to the delight of Indore crowd. However, once he was gone, it was curtains for India, who were all out for 296 in 46 overs, handing NZ the series 1-2.

Having been on a fluent run of form in 2025, Virat Kohli had narrowly missed out on a hundred in Vadodara but made up for it in Indore.

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Star India batter Virat Kohli was spotted at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple as the Indian team is currently in Indore for the final ODI against New Zealand. Playing at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, Virat and the rest of the Indian team arrived in the city after losing the second ODI in Rajkot. However, it was the former India captain who made the most of the visit and sought blessings at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple, where he was spotted.

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<h2>Virat seeks blessing at Mahakaleshwar Temple</h2>The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga of Ujjain is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, shrines said to be the most sacred abodes of Shiva. On the eve of the final ODI, Virat was seen taking blessings wearing a full sleeve T-shirt and was accompanied by Kuldeep Yadav and a few other members of the Indian team management.&nbsp;Members of the temple committee were also seen accompanying the former India captain.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>India get ready for Indore showdown</h2>The Indian team will be ready for the final ODI in Indore as they look to win the series. Currently at 1-1 after two matches, the final ODI will decide the fate of the series. This will be both Virat and Rohit’s final ODI assignment before the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Both will leave the camp as the T20I side will take the spotlight in the coming days ahead of the T20 World Cup, which starts on Feb 7.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Both Virat and Rohit are in superb form for the nation, with Virat scoring two hundreds in the South Africa series in November and December. He missed out on a hundred in Vadodara last Sunday as he was dismissed for 93. However, he will now look to put that behind him and help India win the ODI series on Sunday in Indore.

The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga of Ujjain is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, shrines said to be the most sacred abodes of Shiva. On the eve of the final ODI, Virat Kohli was seen taking blessings wearing a full sleeve T-shirt.

Star India batter Virat Kohli was spotted at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple as the Indian team is currently in Indore for the final ODI against New Zealand. Playing at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, Virat and the rest of the Indian team arrived in the city after losing the second ODI in Rajkot. However, it was the former India captain who made the most of the visit and sought blessings at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple, where he was spotted.

The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga of Ujjain is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, shrines said to be the most sacred abodes of Shiva. On the eve of the final ODI, Virat Kohli was seen taking blessings wearing a full sleeve T-shirt.

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Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli’s outstanding run of form has helped him return to the no. 1 spot in the latest ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings for the first time since July 2021. The Indian batter moved ahead of his team-mate Rohit Sharma after scoring a match-winning 93 runs off 91 balls against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara. This is the 11th time Kohli has reached the top spot in the ODI rankings, thanks to a string of impressive performances. His recent scores include 135, 102 and an unbeaten 65 during the home series against South Africa in November-December. Earlier, he also made a solid 74 not out against Australia in the third ODI in Sydney in October.&nbsp;Recently, Kohli has scored fifty or more in his last five innings, collecting 469 runs from five matches, including two centuries and three half-centuries. With 785 rating points, he now leads the rankings.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/harmanpreet-kaur-completes-1000-wpl-runs-becomes-first-indian-player-to-achieve-major-feat-1768374330769">Harmanpreet Kaur completes 1000 WPL runs, becomes first Indian to achieve feat</a>&nbsp;Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has slipped to third place with 775 rating points, while New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has moved up to second place after scoring 84 in the first ODI against India in Vadodara. He now has 784 rating points, just one point behind Kohli. With only 10 points separating the top three batters, the race for the No. 1 spot is expected to get even closer in the coming days.&nbsp;<h2>IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI</h2>At the time of writing, India were 121 for four in 25 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul batting in the middle. Earlier, openers Rohit Sharma (24) and Shubman Gill (56) gave India a steady start. Virat Kohli added 23 runs, while Shreyas Iyer was dismissed for only eight.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wpl-2026-gujarat-s-ayushi-soni-now-second-woman-player-ever-to-retire-out-1768374646241">WPL 2026: Gujarat's Ayushi Soni now second woman player ever to retire out</a>&nbsp;For New Zealand, Kristian Clarke impressed by taking three important wickets in his six overs. While, Kyle Jamieson also picked up one wicket. With six wickets still in hand, India will aim to build a competitive total against a strong New Zealand bowling attack.&nbsp;

The Indian batter moved ahead of his team-mate Rohit Sharma after scoring a match-winning 93 runs off 91 balls against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara. 

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli’s outstanding run of form has helped him return to the no. 1 spot in the latest ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings for the first time since July 2021. The Indian batter moved ahead of his team-mate Rohit Sharma after scoring a match-winning 93 runs off 91 balls against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara. This is the 11th time Kohli has reached the top spot in the ODI rankings, thanks to a string of impressive performances. His recent scores include 135, 102 and an unbeaten 65 during the home series against South Africa in November-December. Earlier, he also made a solid 74 not out against Australia in the third ODI in Sydney in October. Recently, Kohli has scored fifty or more in his last five innings, collecting 469 runs from five matches, including two centuries and three half-centuries. With 785 rating points, he now leads the rankings. Also Read - Harmanpreet Kaur completes 1000 WPL runs, becomes first Indian to achieve feat Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has slipped to third place with 775 rating points, while New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has moved up to second place after scoring 84 in the first ODI against India in Vadodara. He now has 784 rating points, just one point behind Kohli. With only 10 points separating the top three batters, the race for the No. 1 spot is expected to get even closer in the coming days. IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI At the time of writing, India were 121 for four in 25 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul batting in the middle. Earlier, openers Rohit Sharma (24) and Shubman Gill (56) gave India a steady start. Virat Kohli added 23 runs, while Shreyas Iyer was dismissed for only eight. Also Read - WPL 2026: Gujarat's Ayushi Soni now second woman player ever to retire out For New Zealand, Kristian Clarke impressed by taking three important wickets in his six overs. While, Kyle Jamieson also picked up one wicket. With six wickets still in hand, India will aim to build a competitive total against a strong New Zealand bowling attack.

The Indian batter moved ahead of his team-mate Rohit Sharma after scoring a match-winning 93 runs off 91 balls against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara.&nbsp;

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A rare batting milestone, five Indian legends, and a race against time. This story breaks down a record that reshaped ODI history and highlights moments that defined modern Indian cricket.

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Seven heartbreaking dismissals in the nervous 90s that changed Virat Kohli’s century tally. A quick look at the near-misses, key moments, and how close he came to adding another international hundred.


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Scoring runs across formats is an art, and several mastered it over the years, with a handful of them doing it for fun and in abundance across formats. Let’s check who tops the chart for most international runs.

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Virat Kohli is a global superstar, having achieved almost everything as a cricketer; even to this day, after breaking records for fun and steering India to countless wins across formats, he doesn't have a count of his accolades as he sends them all to his mother living in Gurugram, India. Running high on good form, Kohli missed out on his third hundred in four successive outings for India in the recently concluded first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara, scoring a valiant 93 and winning the Player of the Match (POM) award for his match-winning knock.&nbsp;Currently sitting in the third place for the most POMs won in the ODIs, just three shy of Sanath Jayasuriya’s tally (48), Kohli said he was honestly unaware of the number of accolades he won in the One-Dayers, adding that he feels grateful to do it for his country every time, and that it has been nothing short of a dream.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-1st-odi-virat-kohli-out-shines-in-vadodara-as-men-in-blue-kick-start-2026-with-win-india-vs-new-zealand-1768147368826">IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli 'out-shines' in Vadodara as Men in Blue kick start 2026 with win</a> &nbsp;“Honestly, I have no idea,” Kohli said when asked about his growing collection of Player of the Match trophies. “I send it to my mum in Gurgaon; she likes to keep them. If I look back at my whole journey, then it is nothing short of a dream come true for me. I have always known my abilities. I have worked a lot for where I am today, God has blessed me with way too much, and I have a lot of gratitude in my heart. I feel proud.”&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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Since announcing his Test retirement midway through the IPL last year, Kohli has been active in just one format – the 50-over format. After bagging a rare pair of ducks Down Under late in October, Kohli’s form peaked like old-time sake. Following his match-winning fifty in the SCG ODI, Virat slammed twin hundreds in the first two ODIs against South Africa at home before scoring an unbeaten fifty in the last one to see India home.&nbsp; &nbsp;Back playing his favourite format this year, Kohli hit another fifty-plus score (93) in the series opener against New Zealand, helping India win the game by four wickets and take a 1-0 lead. Although he got out before the game ended, Virat managed to surpass Kumar Sangakkara for the most international runs, now sitting in the second place with 28,068 runs and counting, only behind his batting idol and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar (34,357).&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Kohli will be seen in action next in the second ODI in Rajkot on Wednesday (Jan 14).

Kohli won the Player of the Match award, his 45th and counting in the ODIs, for his match-winning performance against New Zealand during the Vadodara One-Dayer.

Virat Kohli is a global superstar, having achieved almost everything as a cricketer; even to this day, after breaking records for fun and steering India to countless wins across formats, he doesn't have a count of his accolades as he sends them all to his mother living in Gurugram, India. Running high on good form, Kohli missed out on his third hundred in four successive outings for India in the recently concluded first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara, scoring a valiant 93 and winning the Player of the Match (POM) award for his match-winning knock. Currently sitting in the third place for the most POMs won in the ODIs, just three shy of Sanath Jayasuriya’s tally (48), Kohli said he was honestly unaware of the number of accolades he won in the One-Dayers, adding that he feels grateful to do it for his country every time, and that it has been nothing short of a dream. Also read | IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli 'out-shines' in Vadodara as Men in Blue kick start 2026 with win “Honestly, I have no idea,” Kohli said when asked about his growing collection of Player of the Match trophies. “I send it to my mum in Gurgaon; she likes to keep them. If I look back at my whole journey, then it is nothing short of a dream come true for me. I have always known my abilities. I have worked a lot for where I am today, God has blessed me with way too much, and I have a lot of gratitude in my heart. I feel proud.” WATCH VIDEO -

Kohli won the Player of the Match award, his 45th and counting in the ODIs, for his match-winning performance against New Zealand during the Vadodara One-Dayer.

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Virat Kohli narrowly missed out on his 54th ODI ton Sunday (Jan 11) after he fell for 93 against New Zealand. With him ageing like a fine wine, here is a look at last five ODI innings of Virat Kohli. 

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Virat Kohli and Team India kick-started 2026 with a bang as they beat New Zealand by four wickets on Sunday (Jan 11) in Vadodara. Riding on an excellent 93-run knock from Virat, India chased a 301-run target in 49 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Shreyas Iyer also made an eye-catching return to the ODI format, scoring 49 while Shubman Gill scored 56.<h2>Virat outshines in Vadodara</h2>Having ended 2025 with some impressive innings, it was the same story for Virat at the start of 2026. He came out to bat after India lost Rohit Sharma for 26 in the ninth over. Virat’s innings was then the feature of the show as he and Gill stitched a stand of 188 runs before the latter was dismissed. Shreyas Iyer then joined the party as he scored 49 runs before getting out while India were in a good position in the chase.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Iyer, like Virat, also missed out on a feat as he was dismissed for 49 by Kyle Jamieson. However, India were already in pole position to win the match with Virat nearing his ton, but fortune had other ideas as he was sent back pacing on 93 runs by Jamieson.&nbsp;Harshit Rana (29) and KL Rahul (unbeaten 29) played crucial knocks down the order to seal India’s win in the opening contest of the three-match series. Jamieson ended with four wickets but could not help his side prevent a defeat.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>At the time of writing, at mid-innings break, New Zealand posted 300/8 in their 50 overs with Daryl Mitchell top scoring. He scored 84 runs off 71 deliveries while opening batters Devon Conway (56) and Henry Nicholls (62) were also amongst the runs for the visitors. The opening pair put together a stand of 117 runs for the opening wicket before Nicholls was dismissed by Harshit Rana. India then made a storming comeback with the ball, reducing New Zealand to 239/7.&nbsp;Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna all ended with two wickets each, while Kuldeep Yadav also got a scalp.

Riding on an excellent 93-run knock from Virat Kohli, India chased a 301-run target in 49 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand. 

Virat Kohli and Team India kick-started 2026 with a bang as they beat New Zealand by four wickets on Sunday (Jan 11) in Vadodara. Riding on an excellent 93-run knock from Virat, India chased a 301-run target in 49 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Shreyas Iyer also made an eye-catching return to the ODI format, scoring 49 while Shubman Gill scored 56. Virat outshines in Vadodara Having ended 2025 with some impressive innings, it was the same story for Virat at the start of 2026. He came out to bat after India lost Rohit Sharma for 26 in the ninth over. Virat’s innings was then the feature of the show as he and Gill stitched a stand of 188 runs before the latter was dismissed. Shreyas Iyer then joined the party as he scored 49 runs before getting out while India were in a good position in the chase. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Iyer, like Virat, also missed out on a feat as he was dismissed for 49 by Kyle Jamieson. However, India were already in pole position to win the match with Virat nearing his ton, but fortune had other ideas as he was sent back pacing on 93 runs by Jamieson. Harshit Rana (29) and KL Rahul (unbeaten 29) played crucial knocks down the order to seal India’s win in the opening contest of the three-match series. Jamieson ended with four wickets but could not help his side prevent a defeat. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes What happened in the match? At the time of writing, at mid-innings break, New Zealand posted 300/8 in their 50 overs with Daryl Mitchell top scoring. He scored 84 runs off 71 deliveries while opening batters Devon Conway (56) and Henry Nicholls (62) were also amongst the runs for the visitors. The opening pair put together a stand of 117 runs for the opening wicket before Nicholls was dismissed by Harshit Rana. India then made a storming comeback with the ball, reducing New Zealand to 239/7. Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna all ended with two wickets each, while Kuldeep Yadav also got a scalp.

Riding on an excellent 93-run knock from Virat Kohli, India chased a 301-run target in 49 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand.&nbsp;

IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli 'out-shines' in Vadodara as Men in Blue kick start 2026 with win

Indian stalwart Virat Kohli started 2026 with a near-perfect innings but narrowly missed out on his 54th ODI century, scoring 93 off 91 deliveries against New Zealand on Sunday (Jan 11) at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Chasing a target of 301, Kohli walked in at No. 3 after Rohit Sharma’s dismissal in the ninth over and quickly took control of the innings. He put together a 118-run stand with skipper Shubman Gill for the second wicket, followed by a 77-run partnership with vice-captain Shreyas Iyer for the third. Kohli hit eight boundaries and one six before being dismissed by Bracewell in the 40th over. Despite missing out on the hundred, Virat has put India in the driver's seat as they need another 66 runs to clinch the first ODI.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Just as expected you bottled a well deserved century by 7 runs , like that kid we&#39;re heart broken 💔 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NZvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NZvIND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kohli</a> <a href="https://t.co/nWYnVZzwsx">pic.twitter.com/nWYnVZzwsx</a>&mdash; Caesar (@cae_sar__) <a href="https://twitter.com/cae_sar__/status/2010368190858354919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>India restricts New Zealand to 300</h2>Meanwhile, after winning the toss and opting to field first, India managed to restrict New Zealand after the visitors got off to a strong start, with Henry Nicholls and Devon Conway putting together a 117-run opening stand. India fought back in the middle overs with disciplined bowling, but Daryl Mitchell steadied the innings before accelerating the scoring at the death. Mitchell eventually fell for 84, helping New Zealand post a total of 300/8. Among the bowlers, &nbsp;Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna , and Harshit Rana picked up two wickets each, while left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed one.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-1st-odi-kohli-goes-past-sangakkara-to-become-second-highest-run-getter-in-cricket-1768139604587"> IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: Kohli goes past Sangakkara to become second-highest run-getter in cricket</a><h2>India lost three wickets in three overs</h2>Chasing a target of 301, India started cautiously but lost Rohit Sharma early, with the score at 39 in nine overs. Kohli anchored the innings, putting together a solid century stand with Shubman Gill and a 77-run stand with Shreyas Iyer. However, after India lost Kohli for 93, wickets fell quickly, with Jadeja and Iyer also departing in quick succession, and India slipped from 234/3 to 242/5. At the time of writing, India were 251/5, needing another 50 runs from seven overs to seal the win.

Virat Kohli narrowly misses his 54th ODI century as India chase 301 against New Zealand in the 1st ODI at Vadodara, showcasing his class and dominance in run chases.

Indian stalwart Virat Kohli started 2026 with a near-perfect innings but narrowly missed out on his 54th ODI century, scoring 93 off 91 deliveries against New Zealand on Sunday (Jan 11) at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Chasing a target of 301, Kohli walked in at No. 3 after Rohit Sharma’s dismissal in the ninth over and quickly took control of the innings. He put together a 118-run stand with skipper Shubman Gill for the second wicket, followed by a 77-run partnership with vice-captain Shreyas Iyer for the third. Kohli hit eight boundaries and one six before being dismissed by Bracewell in the 40th over. Despite missing out on the hundred, Virat has put India in the driver's seat as they need another 66 runs to clinch the first ODI.

Virat Kohli narrowly misses his 54th ODI century as India chase 301 against New Zealand in the 1st ODI at Vadodara, showcasing his class and dominance in run chases.

IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli narrowly misses out on 54th ODI ton; Kiwi skipper's reaction goes viral

Indian stalwart Virat Kohli added another major feather to his cap as he surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket during his innings against New Zealand on Sunday (Jan 11). Kohli went past Sangakkara’s tally of 28,016 runs, moving an inch closer to the record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who leads the chart with 34,357 runs. The milestone once again underlined Kohli’s consistency and longevity at the highest level. Adding more to the moment, he also became the fastest player to complete 28,000 international runs, achieving the feat in just 624 innings, 20 fewer than Tendulkar. It was another statement of his unmatched hunger and class in international cricket. Meanwhile, Kohli hit the 77th ODI fifty and is currently unbeaten at the crease chasing 301 to win the opening ODI.&nbsp;Kohli walked out to bat at No. 3 after Rohit Sharma was dismissed in the ninth over. Together, the two senior batters have been in exceptional form over the past few years, both in international cricket and domestic tournaments. Virat reached the milestone of 28,000 runs with a boundary off New Zealand’s Adithya Ashok in the 13th over.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-5-indians-fastest-to-100-odi-wickets-1768134928263">Meet 5 Indians fastest to 100 ODI wickets</a>&nbsp;Sangakkara, who retired with 28,016 international runs from 594 matches, had held the second spot for years, making Kohli’s achievement all the more remarkable. With an average of 52.58 in 623 innings and 84 centuries in ODIs alone, Kohli’s record shows not just consistency but dominance over time. His ability to adapt across formats- Tests, ODIs, and T20Is &nbsp;has made him one of the greatest modern-day cricketers.&nbsp;As India is chasing 301 runs, Kohli continued to anchor the innings, showing patience and attacking flair at the right moments.&nbsp;

Kohli surpassed Sangakkara in the IND vs NZ 1st ODI to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket, also becoming the fastest to 28,000 runs and adding another historic milestone to his career.


Indian stalwart Virat Kohli added another major feather to his cap as he surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket during his innings against New Zealand on Sunday (Jan 11). Kohli went past Sangakkara’s tally of 28,016 runs, moving an inch closer to the record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who leads the chart with 34,357 runs. The milestone once again underlined Kohli’s consistency and longevity at the highest level. Adding more to the moment, he also became the fastest player to complete 28,000 international runs, achieving the feat in just 624 innings, 20 fewer than Tendulkar. It was another statement of his unmatched hunger and class in international cricket. Meanwhile, Kohli hit the 77th ODI fifty and is currently unbeaten at the crease chasing 301 to win the opening ODI. Kohli walked out to bat at No. 3 after Rohit Sharma was dismissed in the ninth over. Together, the two senior batters have been in exceptional form over the past few years, both in international cricket and domestic tournaments. Virat reached the milestone of 28,000 runs with a boundary off New Zealand’s Adithya Ashok in the 13th over. Also read | Meet 5 Indians fastest to 100 ODI wickets Sangakkara, who retired with 28,016 international runs from 594 matches, had held the second spot for years, making Kohli’s achievement all the more remarkable. With an average of 52.58 in 623 innings and 84 centuries in ODIs alone, Kohli’s record shows not just consistency but dominance over time. His ability to adapt across formats- Tests, ODIs, and T20Is has made him one of the greatest modern-day cricketers. As India is chasing 301 runs, Kohli continued to anchor the innings, showing patience and attacking flair at the right moments.

Kohli surpassed Sangakkara in the IND vs NZ 1st ODI to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket, also becoming the fastest to 28,000 runs and adding another historic milestone to his career.

IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: Kohli goes past Sangakkara to become second-highest run-getter in cricket

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