October 22nd 2023.
On Sunday, Virat Kohli achieved a major milestone, becoming the first ever batter to cross 3000 runs in ICC White-ball tournaments. The Indian captain accomplished this feat during the ODI World Cup match against New Zealand in Dharamsala, surpassing the previous record of 2,942 held by former West Indies skipper Chris Gayle.
Kohli also went past captain Rohit Sharma to become the highest run-scorer in this World Cup, scoring his 69th ODI fifty to lead India's chase of 274 at the HPCA. He has a hundred and three fifties in India's campaign so far and looks good for another hundred in Dharamsala.
The Indian duo overtook Pakistan wicketkeeper Muhammad Rizwan, who was leading the list for the past few days with 294 runs from 4 ODIs at 98. Kohli's average in comparison is over 157 at the moment.
Rohit Sharma also had a great outing, becoming the first batter to complete 300 runs in this edition before Kohli joined the list with 311 runs from 5 ODIs in this World Cup, including one hundred and a half-century. He's averaging just over 62 in the tournament.
India's hopes of victory now rests on Kohli's shoulders. The chase-master is in the middle, weaving his magic with the bat as the Men in Blue are five wickets down. Earlier, Mohammad Shami's five-wicket haul helped India bowl out New Zealand for 273 in 50 overs after winning the toss and electing to field first. It was the first time an Indian bowler has taken multiple five-fors in an ODI World Cup. Daryl Mitchell scored his third ODI hundred and ended up with a career-best score of 130 while Rachin Ravindra contributed with 75 runs for the Blackcaps.
The game in Dharamsala was a testament to the great achievements of both players. With Kohli on the cusp of equalling and breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of ODI tons, it is undoubtable that the Indian captain will continue to add many more feathers to his cap.
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