Virat Kohli ODI record at Bay Oval. [Source - AFP]
The India-New Zealand ODI series heads to Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, for the fourth ODI on Friday, November 13. With the series entering its final stages, Virat Kohli will be keen to make another impact.
Kohli started the series in fine fashion, smashing 74 off 51 balls in Auckland. However, he could not carry that momentum into Wellington, managing just seven despite looking comfortable during his short stay at the crease.
After the Hamilton fixture was washed out, the focus now shifts to Mount Maunganui. With two matches left on the tour, here's a look at Virat Kohli's ODI record at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, ahead of the fourth ODI.
Virat Kohli’s Stats at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Criterion
Data
Matches
3
Runs
112
Average
37.33
50s/100s
1/0
Highest Score
60
(Virat Kohli's ODI Stats at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui)
Virat Kohli has played three ODI matches at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, scoring 112 runs at an average of 37.33. His tally includes one half-century, with a highest score of 60. He will look to improve these numbers in the fourth ODI of the five-match series.
Notably, Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui has not been among Kohli's most successful ODI venues, with his average of 37.33 being his second-lowest at a New Zealand ground, only behind Eden Park, Auckland.
Virat Kohli's Best Performance at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Virat Kohli's best performance at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui came on January 28, 2019, during the third ODI between Indiaand New Zealand. Chasing a target of 244, Kohli played a magnificent knock of 60 off 74 balls.
Batting at number three, Kohli joined Rohit Sharma during the powerplay and added 113 runs for the second wicket. The Indian captain looked in complete control throughout his innings, with India comfortably placed in the chase.
India eventually chased down the target, winning by seven wickets with seven overs to spare. The victory also helped the visitors seal the five-match ODI series, with Kohli playing a key role in the 3rd ODI chase.