IND vs NZ: Know, who are the most successful batsmen and bowlers of India-New Zealand ODIs? Kohli can become ‘Sixer King’
India vs New Zealand BIG ODI Record: The Indian team will take the field in the ODI series against New Zealand from Wednesday. New Zealand team is going to play ODI series on Indian soil for the first time since 2017/18.
After thrashing Sri Lanka 3-0 in the ODI series, Team India is going to face New Zealand in the 50-over format. New Zealand recently won the ODI series against Pakistan 2-1. The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand will be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. India will be led by Rohit Sharma, popularly known as ‘Hitman’ while New Zealand will be led by Tom Latham. Kiwi team’s regular captain Kane Williamson has been given a break after the tour of Pakistan.
Most successful batsman in ODI
Sachin Tendulkar is the most successful batsman in ODIs played between India and New Zealand. Former veteran cricketer Sachin played 42 ODIs against New Zealand from 1990 to 2009 and scored 1750 runs at an average of 46.05. He scored 5 centuries and 8 half-centuries. His highest score was 186 not out. Ross Taylor is second in the list after Sachin, who scored 1385 runs in 35 matches against India at an average of 47.75. Virat Kohli, who is called the ‘run machine’ of the Indian team, is at number three. He added 1378 runs in 26 matches at an average of 59.91.
successful bowler in ODI
Javagal Javagal Srinath is the most successful bowler in ODIs between India and New Zealand. Former Indian fast bowler Srinath appeared in 30 ODIs against New Zealand from 1992 to 2003 and took 51 wickets at an economy rate of 3.93. He is the only bowler to touch the mark of 50 dismissals. He is followed by former spinner Anil Kumble, who took 39 wickets in 31 matches at an economy rate of 4.11. Veteran Kiwi fast bowler Tim Southee is in third place. He has taken 35 wickets in 24 matches against Team India. His economy rate was 6.15.
Kohli can become ‘Sixer King’
Many records will be made and broken in the upcoming India-New Zealand ODI series. These days Kohli, who is seen in excellent form, can also break an important record in this series. He can become the ‘Sixer King’ of India-New Zealand ODIs by leaving Sachin. Sachin currently has 26 sixes while Kohli has hit 19 sixes. Kohli needs 8 sixes to go past Sachin. Significantly, Kohli played a stormy inning of 166 not out in the last ODI against Sri Lanka. He hit 13 fours and 8 sixes in his innings. He will be looking to maintain this rhythm in the New Zealand series as well.