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Virat Kohli's ODI Record In New Zealand



Kohli to feature in ODI series vs New Zealand [Source: AFP]
Kohli to feature in ODI series vs New Zealand [Source: AFP]

India is set to take on New Zealand in a five-match ODI series, and all eyes will be on Virat Kohli as the star player will perhaps play his last-ever ODI series in New Zealand. With the 2027 World Cup less than a year away, the upcoming ODIs provide a great chance for Kohli to fine-tune his game.

Kohli’s last away ODI series against the Kiwis wasn’t his best as he struggled for runs. Hence, the former Indian captain will aim to silence his critics as India look to seal the ODI series after the T20Is.

Ahead of the upcoming riveting fixtures, we take a look at Kohli’s ODI statistics in New Zealand and how the batter has fared on tough Kiwi wickets in this format.

Virat Kohli's overall ODI record vs New Zealand

Criterion
Data
Matches
36
Runs
1897
Average
57.48
Strike rate
96.63
50s/100s10/7

(Virat Kohli overall ODI record vs NZ - last updated on November 2, 2026)

  • The legendary Indian batter has played 36 ODI matches against the Kiwis, and he has accumulated 1897 runs, with an average of 57.48, including 7 hundreds and 10 fifties.
  • He loves taking on the New Zealand bowlers, and in the last series played between the two teams, Kohli scored 240 runs in three matches and was India’s best batter.
  • He also boasts a stellar strike rate of 96.63 agains them in ODIs, showcasing his domination.

Virat Kohli's ODI record vs New Zealand in New Zealand

Not only at home, but Kohli also loves to play against the Kiwis in their own backyard, and the stats reveal the story.

Criterion
Data
Matches
13
Runs
596
Average
49.66
Strike rate
91.41
50s/100s4/1

(Virat Kohli's ODI record in New Zealand)

  • As the data reveals, Kohli has featured in 13 ODI matches in New Zealand, and he has registered 596 runs, with an average of 49.66.
  • He strikes at 91 and has slammed a solitary hundred, to go with 4 quality fifty-plus scores on New Zealand shores.
  • Interestingly, amongst the Indian batters, he has registered the third most ODI runs in New Zealand, with only Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag ahead of him.
  • While Tendulkar has accumulated 821 runs, Sehwag has scored 598 runs in just 12 matches in New Zealand.