Virat Kohli is set to return to international cricket in 2026, facing New Zealand in the first match of a three-match ODI series. This follows Kohli’s absence since December, when he played for India against South Africa and excelled as the highest run-scorer, earning the Man of the Series award with two centuries and a half-century.
After that series, Kohli participated in domestic cricket, representing Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he scored a century in one of the matches.
Virat Kohli’s ODI Record Against New Zealand
Kohli has had an impressive career against New Zealand in One Day Internationals. Across 33 matches, he has accumulated 1,657 runs, making him India’s second-highest run-scorer in ODIs against the Black Caps, trailing only Sachin Tendulkar.
Key Statistics
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | High Score | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 14 | 29 | 953 | 38.36 | 211 | 5 | 9 |
| ODI | 33 | 33 | 1657 | 55.23 | 154* | 6 | 9 |
| T20I | 10 | 10 | 113 | 34.55 | 70 | 0 | 2 |
If Kohli scores 94 runs in the upcoming series against New Zealand, he will surpass Sachin Tendulkar, becoming the highest run-scorer against the Kiwis in ODIs.
As the series begins, cricket fans eagerly await how Kohli will continue his stellar form. Stay tuned for updates and match details on El-Balad.
