Virat Kohli’s Record-Breaking Brilliance Vs New Zealand in ODI World Cup 2023 Semi-Final

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Virat Kohli shatters records as India emerged victorious against New Zealand by a margin of 70 runs in the initial semi-final clash of the 2023 ODI World Cup. The Indian squad is presently enjoying an unparalleled winning streak, securing triumph in ten consecutive matches within this World Cup. In the inaugural semi-final held at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on November 15, India, having won the toss, opted to bat first and established a formidable target of 398 runs for New Zealand.

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Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone by completing his 50th century in ODI matches, making him the batsman with the highest number of centuries in the history of ODI cricket. Kohli’s outstanding form in the World Cup has resulted in multiple records under his name. Let’s delve into the specific records set by Virat Kohli in the semi-final clash between India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ Semi-Final).

Virat kohli, The First Batsman to Score 50 Centuries in ODIs:

Virat Kohli, with a remarkable innings of 117 runs off 113 balls, secured his 50th ODI century in this match. This achievement solidified his position as the batsman with the most centuries in ODI matches. Sachin Tendulkar had previously equaled this record with 49 centuries during the same World Cup against South Africa. Kohli accomplished his 50th century in his 279th innings, while Sachin achieved 49 centuries in 452 ODI innings.

Surpassing Ricky Ponting in ODI Run Scoring:

Virat Kohli’s century against New Zealand propelled him to surpass Ricky Ponting in the list of batsmen with the most runs in ODIs. Kohli has accumulated 13,794 runs in ODI cricket, boasting an impressive average of 58.69. This places him in the third position, trailing only Sachin Tendulkar (18,426) and Kumar Sangakkara (14,324).

Virat Kohli Now Holds Record for Most Runs in a Single Edition of ODI World Cup:

Virat Kohli now holds the record for the most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup, amassing 711 runs in the 2023 World Cup. This achievement surpasses Sachin Tendulkar’s 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup. Kohli’s outstanding average in the current World Cup is 101.57.

Highest Score by an Indian in ODI World Cup Semi-Final:

Virat Kohli’s innings of 117 runs stands as the highest score by an Indian in an ODI World Cup semi-final. This achievement surpasses Sourav Ganguly’s record of 111* runs against Kenya in 2003. Shreyas Iyer’s century (105) in the semi-final against New Zealand is only the third by an Indian in the World Cup 2023 semi-finals.

Most Fifties in ODI World Cup:

Virat Kohli secured his eighth 50-plus score in the 2023 World Cup, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar and Shakib Al Hasan to become the second-highest with seven fifty-plus scores in the World Cup. This comprises three centuries and five half-centuries.

Sixth Indian to Hit Over 150 ODI Sixes:

Virat Kohli, by hitting two sixes in his innings of 117 runs, became the sixth Indian to hit more than 150 ODI sixes. His total of 151 sixes places him alongside the top six Indian players in this regard, with Rohit Sharma leading the list.

Joint-Highest Century Scorer for India in ODI vs. NZ Matches:

Virat Kohli, with his sixth ODI century against New Zealand, shares the position of the joint-highest century scorer for India in ODI vs. New Zealand (IND vs. NZ), equalling Virender Sehwag’s record of six centuries.

Highest Run-Scorer against New Zealand in ODIs:

Virat Kohli has accumulated 1,645 ODI runs against New Zealand at an impressive average of 58.75. He trails only Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 1,750 runs against New Zealand. Kohli has also become the fourth player to hit more than 150 fours in the ODI World Cup, reaching a total of 155. Sachin, Rohit, and David Warner are the other players to achieve this feat, having hit more than 150 ODI World Cup fours.
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