Virat Kohli is on the verge of breaking multiple records against New Zealand

The focus is gradually shifting towards the upcoming ODI series between the India National Cricket Team and the New Zealand National Cricket Team. <a href="https://cricket.international/he-was-awesome-to-me-jacob-duffy-excited-to-face-virat-kohli-in-india-vs-new-zealand-odis/" title=""He was awesome to me": Jacob Duffy excited to face Virat Kohli in India vs New Zealand ODIs”>Virat Kohli will again be in action with the Men in Blue.

Virat Kohli and his records have been consistent for a long time. Recently, whenever Virat played or scored significant runs for India, he set records for fun. In the upcoming ODIs against New Zealand, the batting maestro will be on the verge of breaking multiple records.

Virat Kohli is on the verge of getting a bunch of records

The India vs New Zealand 5-match ODI series is scheduled to start on November 4 and will run till November 15. In this 5-match series, the former India captain will have a golden chance to become the highest run-scorer against New Zealand in the One Day International format.

As of now, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting holds the title for scoring the most runs against the Blackcaps in the 50-over format. Ponting secured first place in the record tally for scoring 1971 runs. Virat Kohli has so far scored 1897 runs against New Zealand in 36 innings. If he adds 75 runs to his personal ODI tally, then the right-hander will be the new leading run-scorer against the Kiwis in the ODIs.

On the way to scoring 75 runs, Virat Kohli could claim the title for scoring the most runs in ODI chases. For this record, he needs only 54 runs. But he will have to collect this amount while chasing a total.

Only a 50+ run innings will be enough for Virat Kohli to get multiple records

A 50-plus run innings alone will bring multiple records for Virat. With one fifty-plus run knock, the Indian superstar will become the player to score the most fifty-plus innings against the SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) nations. If his 50+ run knock causes Team India to win, then he will be the batter with the most ODI 50+ scores in winning matches. Furthermore, if he gets a couple of 50+ scores, then the legendary batter will fetch the record for securing the most fifty-plus scores against New Zealand in international matches.

Kohli is only a few runs away from completing 13,000 ODI runs as well as a No.3 batter. He needs only 12 runs to claim the record.

In the entire 5-match series, if Virat Kohli scores at least 179 runs in total, then he will hold the record as the leading run-scorer against New Zealand in the ODI format. A single century itself will be sufficient for him to get multiple titles as an individual.

The records Virat Kohli can get in the India vs New Zealand 5-ODI series:

1. One hundred to register the most Centuries in List A
2. 54 runs to become the batter with the most runs in ODI chases
3. 75 runs to become the leading run-scorer against New Zealand in international cricket
4. 103 runs to become the first player to score 2,000 runs against New Zealand in ODI format
5. 179 runs to become the leading run-scorer against New Zealand in international cricket
6. 12 runs to become the first player to score 13,000 runs in ODIs as a No.3 batter
7. 50-plus score to become the player with the most 50+ knocks against SENA nations
8. 50-plus score in the second innings to become the player with the most 50+ scores in ODIs for winning causes
9. Two 5-plus run knocks to become the batter with the most fifty-plus scores against New Zealand in international cricket
10. 5 catches to become the first Indian fielder to take 350 international catches

Source: cricketaddictor.com