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IND vs NZ ODI Series: Virat Kohli Records vs New Zealand

The India vs New Zealand ODI Series 2026 is scheduled to start from January 11, 2026, in Vadodara. Virat Kohli has an outstanding record against New Zealand in ODIs. In 33 ODI matches against New Zealand, Kohli has scored 1,657 runs at an impressive average of over 55.

Amit Patel (icccricketschedule.com)

Published: December 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM IST • Updated: January 25, 2026 at 5:16 PM IST

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Virat Kohli Records vs New Zealand

Virat Kohli has an outstanding record against New Zealand in ODIs, and as India prepares for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand in January 2026, all eyes will once again be on Kohli, who consistently gives strong performances against the Kiwis. With 1657 runs at an average of 55.23 and 6 centuries, Kohli dominates New Zealand.

Virat Kohli is one of the greatest batters in ODI cricket, and his record against New Zealand clearly shows why he is called the “Chase Master”. Virat Kohli is the third-highest run-getter in ODI history and one of the best batters in run chases. Kohli is now moving towards 15,000 runs in ODIs, and currently, he has 14,557 in 308 matches.

Virat Kohli's Overall ODI Stats vs New Zealand

New Zealand has always been a tough opponent for India, but Virat Kohli has enjoyed playing against them in ODI cricket. In 33 ODI matches against New Zealand, Kohli has scored 1,657 runs at an impressive average of over 55.

Runs	1657
Matches	33
Innings	33
Not Outs	3
Highest Score	154*
Average	55.23
Strike Rate	95.5
Centuries	6
Fifties	9
Ducks	1
Fours	148
Sixes	24

Virat Kohli Stats in ODIs

Matches	308
Runs	14557
Highest Score	183
Batting Avg	58.46
Centuries	53
Fifties	76
Ducks	18
Fours	1356
Sixes	164
Wickets	5
Best Bowling	1/13
Bowling Avg	136
5-Wicket Hauls	0
Catches	167

Virat Kohli Last 5 Innings vs New Zealand in ODIs

1 (2) - IND vs NZ (ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final) - March 09, 2025

11 (14) - IND vs NZ (ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group Stage) - March 02, 2025

117 (113) - IND vs NZ (ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Semi-Final) - November 15, 2023

95 (104) - IND vs NZ (ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Group Stage) - October 22, 2023

36 (27) - IND vs NZ 3rd ODI - January 24, 2023

India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in ODIs

India and New Zealand have played 120 ODI matches so far. India have won 62 matches while New Zealand have won 50. Therefore, the upcoming IND vs NZ ODI series in 2026 will be a close contest.

Total Matches	India Won	New Zealand Won
120	62	50

IND vs NZ ODI Schedule 2026:

Date	Match Between	Venue	Timing (IST)
January 11, 2026	IND vs NZ 1st ODI 2026	, Vadodara	1:30 PM
January 14, 2026	IND vs NZ 2nd ODI 2026	Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot	1:30 PM
January 18, 2026	IND vs NZ 3rd ODI 2026	Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore	1:30 PM

India comes into this series after winning a three-match ODI series against South Africa by 2-1. Virat Kohli was in exceptional form; he scored 302 runs in three matches. Rohit Sharma also played well and made 146; this gives India a solid top order against quality sides like New Zealand.

India Probable Squad vs New Zealand

KL Rahul (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel.

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