Team India Roars in Vadodara: Virat Kohli Breaks Sachin’s Record to Script History Despite Missing Century

India vs NZ Vadodara ODI Highlights: In a thrilling encounter, India defeated New Zealand

by 4 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman in world history to complete 28,000 international runs.

Sunday proved to be a day etched in gold for cricket fans in Vadodara. In a high-voltage ODI match played between India and New Zealand, the Men in Blue showcased a dominant performance to crush the visitors. This match will be remembered not just for India’s victory, but for a monumental milestone set by the ‘Run Machine’ Virat Kohli. Although Kohli was dismissed for 93, missing a well-deserved century, he touched the magical figure of 28,000 international runs, immortalizing his name in the annals of cricket history.

Match Highlights: Chasing 301 and the Gill-Kohli Masterclass

Winning the toss and batting first at the Vadodara stadium, New Zealand posted a formidable total of 300/8 in their 50 over. Chasing a target of 301 was never going to be easy, but young captain Shubman Gill and the legendary Virat Kohli set the stadium on fire.

• Shubman Gill’s Aggressive Start: Gill laid the foundation with a fiery 56 runs, giving India the necessary momentum.
• Virat’s Classic Form: After Gill’s departure, Virat took charge. He toyed with the Kiwi bowlers, hitting classic boundaries all across the park.
• The Heartbreak at 93: As the entire stadium stood up to celebrate his century, Kohli was caught out while attempting a risky shot at 93. However, before leaving, he had already put India in a winning position.

World Record: The ‘Virat’ Magic of Fastest 28,000 Runs

The feat achieved by Virat Kohli in this match is staggering. He has become only the third player in world history—and the second Indian—to complete 28,000 runs across all formats (Test, ODI, and T20I). This elite club previously included only Sachin Tendulkar and Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara.

However, Kohli surpassed them both by a significant margin. He reached this milestone in 20 fewer innings than Sachin Tendulkar, officially making him the fastest player in the history of cricket to reach 28,000 international runs.

At a Glance: Fasttracking to Immortality

Virat Kohli’s consistency is unmatched, as seen in the comparison below:

Team India’s Strategy and Series Lead

Under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, the way India chased down 301 runs was highly commendable. The middle order showed great resilience, ensuring India reached 306/6 in the 49th over to secure the win. With this victory, India now leads the three-match ODI series 1-0. Fans in Vadodara celebrated the win and Kohli’s record with a spectacular display of fireworks outside the stadium.

The Road Ahead:

Cricket analysts believe that given Kohli’s current aggressive form, he might soon challenge Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record for the most runs in international cricket. All eyes are now on the second ODI.

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