Kohli passes Tendulkar’s ODI chase tally as India win in Auckland

Virat Kohli passed Sachin Tendulkar’s 8,720 runs to become the all-time leading run-scorer in ODI chases, Outlook India reports. He finished unbeaten on 59 off 43 balls as India won the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland, by 5 wickets under the DLS method.

The win gives India a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs, rain cut India’s chase to 143 in 32 overs, and India finished on 143/5 in 22.4 overs.

Kohli’s chase

India lost wickets early, with Rohit Sharma out for 0 off six balls, and Kohli rebuilt the innings. Shubman Gill was unbeaten on 36 off 51 at the other end when the chase was completed.

Kohli is 37 and has a birthday the next day. Four ODIs remain in the series for him to add to his tally.

How New Zealand were bowled out

Arshdeep Singh took 4/70 from his 10 overs, Gurnoor Brar took 3/44 from 9.2 overs, and Anshul Kamboj finished with 2/22 from 10 overs, two of them maidens. Kyle Jamieson took 1/34 from his 7 overs for New Zealand.

Tim Seifert’s 38 was New Zealand’s top score, followed by Blair Tickner’s 34 off 23 balls and Glenn Phillips 30. Jacob Duffy ended unbeaten on 15.

What’s next

The recent T20I series between the sides was split: India won on 24 October and 27 October, and New Zealand won on 30 October and 1 November. Now the focus turns to the five-match New Zealand vs India ODI Series 2026, which runs to 15 November.

The second ODI is on Saturday, 7 November at 7:30 AM IST in Wellington, followed by the third ODI on Tuesday, 10 November at 7:30 AM IST.