Virat Kohli ODI Record vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli has been a dominant force in ODIs against New Zealand, consistently delivering match-winning performances. As India gears up to face the Kiwis in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025, Kohli’s past record against them becomes even more significant. His ability to handle pressure, build innings, and accelerate at crucial moments has played a key role in India’s contests against New Zealand over the years. Let’s take a deep dive Virat Kohli ODI Record vs New Zealand:

Virat Kohli ODI Record vs New Zealand(2010-2025)

• Matches: 32
• Innings: 32
• Runs: 1656
• Not Outs: 3
• Highest Score: 154*
• Average: 57.10
• Balls Faced: 1733
• Strike Rate: 95.55
• Centuries: 6
• Fifties: 9
• Ducks: 1
• Fours: 148
• Sixes: 24

Kohli’s Best Performances Against New Zealand

1. 154 in Mohali (October 2016)*

Kohli’s highest ODI score against New Zealand came in a successful chase of 286. His unbeaten 154 was a masterclass in controlled aggression.

2. 123 in Napier (January 2014)

On New Zealand soil, Kohli played a brilliant 123-run knock off 111 balls, standing tall in tough conditions, even though India fell short.

3. 113 in Kanpur (October 2017)

A high-pressure century in a series decider helped India secure a narrow six-run win.

4. 121 in Mumbai (October 2017)

Kohli’s 121 at Wankhede was another example of his ability to anchor the innings under pressure.

5. 95 in Dharamsala (October 2023 – World Cup Group Stage)

His 95 was a crucial knock in a tense chase, guiding India to victory against the Kiwis in the 2023 World Cup league stage.

6. 117 in Mumbai (November 2023 – World Cup Semi-Final)

A historic innings, as Kohli smashed his 50th ODI century, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 centuries, in India’s semi-final win over New Zealand.

World Cup Battles: Kohli vs New Zealand

• 2019 World Cup Semi-Final (Manchester): Dismissed for just 1 run by Trent Boult as India suffered an 18-run defeat.
• 2023 World Cup Group Stage (Dharamsala): Scored 95 to help India chase down a tricky target.
• 2023 World Cup Semi-Final (Mumbai): Scored a match-winning 117, breaking the record for most ODI centuries.

What to Expect in the 2025 Champions Trophy Final?

With the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 final approaching, Kohli’s past record against the Kiwis will be crucial. His ability to absorb pressure in finals and deliver in key moments makes him one of India’s biggest assets. If he continues his dominant run, he could once again be the difference-maker in a high-stakes clash.

Conclusion

Virat Kohli’s ODI record against New Zealand is nothing short of remarkable. With 1656 runs at an average of 57.10, six centuries, and multiple match-winning knocks, he has consistently troubled the Kiwi bowlers. As he steps onto the field for another final against them, fans will hope for another Kohli special to seal the title for India.

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