Virat Kohli IND vs NZ ODI 2026: Virat Kohli, famous as Run Machine in cricket, continues to be in excellent form. Virat had performed brilliantly in the last South Africa series. In the 3-match ODI series, he scored 2 centuries in consecutive matches and a brilliant half-century in the third match. He had set many records while playing against South Africa.
Virat Kohli is all set to start the ODI series against New Zealand in 2026. There is a 3 match ODI series against India vs New Zealand. In such a situation, it is said that Virat can set many records again. It is being said that Virat will keep his eyes on the runs of God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar. It is possible that Virat may break Sachin’s record in the very first match.
Sachin’s record will be broken by 28 thousand more runs
For your information, let us tell you that till now only two players have scored more than 28,0000 runs in international cricket. First, Sachin Tendulkar, who is called the God of Cricket, and second, Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara. In such a situation, after scoring just 25 runs, Virat Kohli will leave behind Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Virat can become the fastest player to score 28 thousand runs. All eyes will be on Virat in the series against New Zealand. Three matches are to be played in this series, where it may rain runs.
Talking about run machine Virat Kohli, so far he has scored 27,975 runs in just 623 innings. Whereas, Sachin Tendulkar has scored 34,357 runs in 782 innings. Kumar Sangakkara, who is ranked above Virat, has scored 28,016 runs in 666 innings.
India vs New Zealand ODI Series
1st ODI: January 11, 2026 – Vadodara
2nd ODI: January 14, 2026 – Rajkot
3rd ODI: January 18, 2026 – Indore
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