Virat Kohli Aims for New Records in Upcoming ODI Series Against New Zealand

As Virat Kohli gears up for a five-match ODI series against New Zealand starting November 4, he has several records in sight. From breaking the List A centuries record to achieving a remarkable average in SENA nations, Kohli's performance is highly anticipated. With his impressive track record in ODIs, fans are eager to see if he can reach these milestones. This article explores the key achievements Kohli could accomplish during the series, highlighting his exceptional skills and contributions to cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 2, 2026, 18:50 IST

Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking Aspirations in New Zealand

As Virat Kohli prepares to face New Zealand in a much-anticipated five-match ODI series starting November 4 in Auckland, he has numerous records within reach. Fans are eager to see Kohli's remarkable batting skills, hoping for more centuries and thrilling performances during run chases. Below are some significant milestones Kohli could achieve during this series:

Notable Milestones and Career Achievements

- **Most List A Centuries**: Currently, both Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar are tied with 60 List A centuries. Kohli is just one century away from breaking this record.

- **50+ Average in SENA Nations**: Kohli has demonstrated exceptional consistency in SENA conditions, boasting averages of 50.03 in Australia, 51.48 in England, and 76.38 in South Africa. In New Zealand, he has scored 596 runs in 13 innings, averaging 49.66, including one century and four fifties.

- **Player of the Series Awards**: Kohli has previously won 'Player of the Series' awards in Australia, England, and South Africa. New Zealand is the only SENA country where he has yet to achieve this, and doing so would make him the first Indian to win this award across all SENA nations.

- **Chasing Records**: Kohli is known for his prowess in run chases, having scored 8,667 runs in 179 ODIs at an impressive average of 66.16. He is just 54 runs shy of surpassing Sachin's record of 8,720 runs in ODI run chases.

- **Reaching 13,000 Runs at Number Three**: Kohli is only 12 runs away from becoming the first player to score 13,000 ODI runs while batting at number three. He has accumulated 12,988 runs in 253 ODIs at this position, averaging 61.55.

- **Fifty-Plus Scores Against SENA Nations**: Kohli and Tendulkar are currently tied with 133 fifty-plus scores against SENA countries. Kohli needs just one more to take the lead.

- **Fifty-Plus Scores in Winning Causes**: Kohli is two fifty-plus scores away from holding the record for the most ODI fifty-plus scores in winning matches, currently at 93.

This year, Kohli has shown excellent form in ODIs, scoring 552 runs in nine innings at an average of 69.00 and a strike rate of 117.94, including two centuries and three half-centuries. His recent performance against the West Indies featured a remarkable 139 not out off 88 balls while chasing a target of 296. As the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history, Kohli has amassed 15,109 runs at an average of 58.78, with 55 centuries and 79 half-centuries.