Since he made his debut in New Zealand, the one-day record of Virat Kohli is remarkable as he has scored a total of 596 runs in 13 matches. The Indian cricketer has an average of 49.66 along with an acceptable strike rate of 91.41. Kohli boasts a record of one century and four half-centuries. The first ODI match between India and New Zealand is going to take place from November 4 to 9 in Eden Park, Auckland.
The last match of the series will thrash out in Mount Mauganui. Kohli has achieved many milestones in one-day cricket against New Zealand as he has played 36 matches scoring 1,897 runs that include seven centuries and ten half-centuries as well.
Virat Kohli’s ODI Record in New Zealand
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Runs | 596 |
| Innings | 13 |
| Average | 49.66 |
| Strike Rate | 91.41 |
| Centuries | 1 |
| Half-Centuries | 4 |
| Highest Score | 123 |
Kohli’s Best ODI Innings in New Zealand
On January 19, 2014, Kohli managed to score his first and only century in ODI matches against New Zealand in Napier. He scored a total of 123 runs in 111 balls. This scored stands as his best score in ODIs in New Zealand. He once again managed to score a little less than a century i.e. score of 78 runs in Hamilton on January 22, 2014.
This score consisted of 7 fours and 2 sixes. By January 25, 2014, he scored yet another score of 62 runs in Auckland in 70 balls. All these scores contributed to his good performances overall in New Zealand despite the fact that his record in Auckland is lackluster.
| Venue | Date | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napier | January 19, 2014 | 123 | 111 |
| Hamilton | January 22, 2014 | 78 | 65 |
| Auckland | January 25, 2014 | 62 | 70 |
Kohli scored 240 runs in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand in January 2026. His highest score in the series was 124. He also performed well against the West Indies, scoring an unbeaten 139 in the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram. Kohli has scored 15,109 runs in ODI cricket, including 55 centuries and 79 half-centuries. His career batting average is 58.78, and his strike rate is 94.36.
Virat Kohli’s Overall ODI Record
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Runs | 15,109 |
| Average | 58.78 |
| Strike Rate | 94.36 |
| Centuries | 55 |
| Half-Centuries | 79 |
| Highest Score | 183 |
India to Face New Zealand in Five ODIs
India have picked Kohli alongside Rohit Sharma in the squad for the upcoming ODI matches against New Zealand. Shubman Gill would be in charge of India’s first two matches. Shreyas Iyer would lead the side in the final three matches of the series. Kohli’s experience and record against New Zealand would play a key role for the Indian cricket team.