Kohli Set for Another Historic Milestone
Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli is preparing for another opportunity to create history as India get ready to face New Zealand in a five-match ODI series starting November 4, 2026. The experienced batter could move ahead of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in three important batting records. With his consistent performances and impressive career achievements, Kohli will have several milestones within reach. The series will run until November 15, giving him multiple opportunities to add to his remarkable record collection.
First Record: Most List A Centuries
One of the biggest milestones involves the record for the most centuries in List A cricket. Both Kohli and Tendulkar currently have 60 centuries each in the format. Kohli needs just one more hundred to become the outright record-holder. Achieving this milestone would further strengthen his position among the greatest batters in cricket history. His performance during the upcoming series will therefore attract considerable attention from cricket fans.
Second Record: Most Runs in ODI Chases
Kohli is also closing in on Tendulkar's record for the most runs scored in ODI run chases. He has accumulated 8,667 runs in 179 matches and 168 innings while chasing targets, with an impressive average of 66.16. Tendulkar holds the record with 8,720 runs. This means Kohli needs another 54 runs to move past the former Indian captain. His reputation for performing under pressure makes this milestone particularly interesting.
Third Record: Fifty-Plus Scores Against SENA Teams
The third milestone concerns performances against SENA nations, which include South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia. Kohli and Tendulkar are currently level with 133 scores of 50 or more against these teams in international cricket. Kohli has registered 45 centuries and 88 half-centuries in 320 matches against these opponents. Another fifty-plus score would allow him to move ahead of Tendulkar. With five ODIs against New Zealand approaching, Kohli has an opportunity to add another memorable achievement to his career.
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