NEW DELHI: Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli, despite missing out on a well deserved ton against New Zealand, still made headlines for his extraordinary chasing abilities.
His 93 run knock in a 301 run chase laid the foundation for a tense finish in Vadodara.
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Kohli not only rewrote history by becoming the second highest run scorer in international cricket, but also etched a few more valuable feats during the match.
Beyond the Player of the Match award, here is a look at some other milestones Virat Kohli achieved during the game.
King Kohli’s numbers in 300 run chases are beyond words, a clear signal that the greatest the game has ever seen thrives under pressure.
--Innings: 12
--Runs: 1091
--Balls: 871
--Average: 121.22
--Strike rate: 125.25
--100s/50s: 7/2
Since those two consecutive ducks against Australia a couple of months back, Kohli hasn’t looked back. From that point onwards, he has scored 50 plus runs in every game, including two blistering centuries against South Africa.
He now has more than five consecutive 50 plus scores in ODIs, more than any other player in the format.
Most times five or more consecutive 50+ scores in ODIs:
--Virat Kohli – 5*
--Quinton de Kock – 2
--Kane Williamson – 2
--Babar Azam – 2
Also, Kohli now stands third on the all-time list for the most Player of the Match awards in ODIs.
Most Player of the Match awards in ODIs:
--Sachin Tendulkar – 62
--Sanath Jayasuriya – 48
--Virat Kohli – 45*
--Jacques Kallis – 32
--Ricky Ponting – 32
