Kohli eyes outright record as India lead NZ 1-0 in 2nd ODI

Shubman Gill’s India lead the five-match ODI series 1-0 and Virat Kohli can take an Australian legend’s record outright in the second ODI at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday, 7 November (7:30 AM IST). Outlook India reports that Kohli levelled the record in the first ODI, and Wellington is his next chance to move past it.

The match is part of the New Zealand vs India ODI Series 2026, which runs from 4 to 15 November.

Gill leads, Kohli and Rohit in the group

Gill captains India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand tour, with Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the group, as reported by NZ Herald and Outlook India. Outlook India describes the series as a crucial baseline for India’s World Cup preparation, to be balanced against the Test duties that follow.

How the series opened

India won the opener by 5 wickets. New Zealand made 185 in 40.2 overs, India’s chase was cut to 32 overs under DLS with a target of 143, and they finished on 143/5 in 22.4 overs.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said his side found some good things late in the game and can carry that into Wellington. NZ Herald reported that they played the opener without Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway and Mark Chapman.

India pacer Anshul Kamboj, 25, said he wants to build the same momentum in the next match.