IND vs NZ ODI saw Virat Kohli score 23 off 29 but achieve a major personal milestone
India ran into trouble during the 2nd ODI against New Zealand at Rajkot as a steady batting start turned into a middle-order struggle. Even as wickets fell, the match produced a historic moment with Virat Kohli becoming India’s highest ODI run-scorer against New Zealand, overtaking Sachin Tendulkar.New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell won the toss and chose to bowl first, a move that quickly put India under pressure.Good Start, Lost Momentum
India began the chase with control and confidence. Shubman Gill looked fluent and kept the scoring rate healthy before departing after a well-made 56 off 53 balls. Rohit Sharma tried to settle in but fell for 24 off 38 balls, slowing India’s progress.
What started as a promising opening soon slipped away as New Zealand struck at regular intervals.
Kohli Makes History
Batting at No. 3, Virat Kohli looked composed before chipping a catch to the wicketkeeper and walking back for 23 off 29 balls. While his dismissal hurt India at a key stage, it also marked a personal milestone.
During his innings, Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become India’s top ODI run-scorer against New Zealand. In overall ODI contests between the 2 teams, only Ricky Ponting now sits above him on the run charts.
Kohli’s latest achievement adds to an impressive run of form. He has now scored 1,750+ ODI runs against New Zealand, moving past Tendulkar in head-to-head records. He has also registered 5 consecutive 50+ scores in ODIs, underlining his consistency.
In the 1st ODI at Vadodara, Kohli scored 93 runs, playing a key role in India’s successful chase of 301 to take a 1–0 lead in the series.
Middle Order Under Pressure
After Kohli’s dismissal, India struggled to keep the innings together. The run flow slowed, pressure built, and wickets fell in quick succession. New Zealand’s bowlers maintained tight lines and forced Indian batters into mistakes.
Rahul, Jadeja Still Batting
With India 4 wickets down, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja are still batting, working to steady the innings and guide India towards a competitive total.
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Despite the batting wobble, the match remains finely balanced. India will look to rebuild through the lower middle order, while New Zealand aim to capitalise and level the series.
Ind vs NZ Live Score
India: 160/4 in 34 Overs
Kl Rahul: 21 in 34 balls
Ravindra Jadeja: 22 in 35 balls
