Published: Jan 12, 2026, 04:28 PM (IST)
Edited: Jan 12, 2026, 04:28 PM (IST)
Star Indian player and one of the finest batters of all time. Virat Kohli’s iconic knock of 93 runs against New Zealand helps team India to win the opener of the ODI series in Vadodara. However, with this great victory, the team India is leading the series by 1-0.
Virat Kohli showcased a great batting performance in the first ODI against New Zealand. However, in his innings, Kohli smashed 8 fours and a massive six. His knock proves, one more time, why he is considered the greatest of all time.
In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Virat Kohli showcased his great batting performances and skills. He played just two matches in the VHT and smashed 208 runs, including a century and a fifty.
In his ODI career, star Indian player Virat Kohli has won 45 Player of the Match awards. However, he is in the third position. The first and second place were held by legendary cricketers Sachin Tendulkar (62) and Sanath Jayasuriya (48).
However, after winning the Player of the match award against New Zealand in the 1st ODI, ”Harsha Bhogle asked Kohlli that How many ‘Player of the Match’ awards do you have?”. Which Virat Kohli answered ”Honestly, I have no idea. I just send them to my mom in Gurugram – she likes keeping them.”
The next match of the three-match ODI series will be played on January 14th. However, this game will be very important for New Zealand as if they win this match, the series will still alive. On the other hand, if the Indian team win the game, they will seal the series.
