Kohli is the third Indian to score the most runs in New Zealand, see how the team performed

India vs New Zealand: After eliminating New Zealand 1-0 in the T20 series, Team India is now eyeing the ODI series. The first match of the ODI series between the two countries will be played on 25 November. This match will be held in Auckland. Team India’s spirits are high after winning the T20 series. In such a situation, the path of New Zealand in front of India will not be easy. By the way, India’s ODI performance on the land of Kiwis has not been very attractive. Despite this, many batsmen of Team India have scored a lot of runs against New Zealand on their land. Come, let us tell you about those Indian batsmen who scored the most runs for India while playing in New Zealand in ODIs.

Sachin Tendulkar

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs for India while playing in ODIs in New Zealand. He played 18 matches on New Zealand soil in which he scored 652 runs. During this, Sachin scored 4 half-centuries including 1 century. His best score on Kiwi soil was 163 not out.

Virender Sehwag

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Virender Sehwag is second in terms of scoring the most runs in New Zealand in ODIs for India. The Nawab of Najafgarh scored 598 runs in all innings of 12 matches on Kiwi soil, including 3 centuries and 2 half-centuries. Virender Sehwag’s highest score in New Zealand was 125 not out.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has also batted in ODIs played on New Zealand soil. He is third in the list of Indian batsmen scoring the most runs. King Kohli has scored 514 runs in all the innings of 11 matches. During this, he also scored 4 half-centuries including 1 century. Virat Kohli’s best score in New Zealand is 123 runs.

ms dhoni

Former cricketer MS Dhoni has also scored runs in ODIs on New Zealand soil. He managed to score 505 runs in 11 innings of 13 matches. During this, Dhoni scored 5 half-centuries. His best score in ODIs against New Zealand was 84 not out.

Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid, popularly known as The Wall, also liked New Zealand’s soil in ODIs. He managed to score 425 runs in all the innings of 12 matches against the Kiwis on their soil. Dravid has 1 century and 2 half-centuries in ODIs in New Zealand. During this, his highest score was 123 not out.

India’s ODI performance in New Zealand

India’s ODI figures in New Zealand are not very attractive. Team India played 42 matches between 1976 and 2020 on Kiwi soil. During this, the Indian team was successful in winning only 14 matches there. While New Zealand won 25 matches. Apart from this, 1 match was tied between the two countries while the result of 2 matches did not come out.

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