3 records Virat Kohli can break in IND vs NZ ODIs

India are set to take on New Zealand in a three-match ODI series beginning on Sunday, January 11. The series marks the return of Virat Kohli to the Indian ODI setup following a sensational performance against South Africa, where he once again showcased his class and consistency.

Whenever Kohli steps onto the field, records are never far behind, and the upcoming series against the BlackCaps presents him with several opportunities to etch his name further into cricketing history. As the first assignment for the 37-year-old in 2026 is on the horizon, CricTracker has looked at three such milestones that the modern-day great can surpass in the upcoming series.

Here are top 3 records Virat Kohli can break in IND v NZ series

3. Most runs for India against New Zealand in ODIs

Since making his ODI debut in 2008, Virat Kohli has been one of India’s most reliable batters against New Zealand. In 33 ODIs against the Kiwis, he has accumulated 1,657 runs. If the Delhi cricketer scores at least 93 runs in the upcoming series opener, he will surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 1,750 runs and become India’s highest run-scorer against New Zealand in the 50-over format.

While this would be a significant milestone, the overall record for most ODI runs against New Zealand is currently held by former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who scored 1,971 runs in 51 matches.

2. Most ODI centuries against New Zealand

Kohli has already scored six ODI centuries against New Zealand, placing him alongside legends Virender Sehwag and Ricky Ponting, who also finished their careers with six hundreds against the BlackCaps.

A single century in the upcoming series will see Kohli become the first batter in the world to register seven ODI centuries against New Zealand. Given his recent form and his ability to perform in high-pressure situations, this landmark is well within reach for the Indian stalwart.

1. Fastest to 28000 international runs

Another historic achievement awaits Kohli as he continues his prolific run-scoring journey across formats. The former Indian captain is just 25 runs away from becoming the fastest batter to reach 28,000 international runs. Kohli has amassed 27,975 runs in 623 innings so far.

He will become only the third batter in cricket history to reach this milestone, after Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara. Tendulkar achieved the feat in 644 innings, while Sangakkara reached it in 666 innings, highlighting Kohli’s remarkable consistency and dominance across formats.