Will Virat Kohli overcome his recent struggles in the upcoming India vs New Zealand series before the intense Border-Gavaskar Trophy? After scoring 47 and 29* in his last match, Kohli faced a tough outing in the first Test against Bangladesh, where he managed only 6 and 17. This series is pivotal for Kohli to find his rhythm and add crucial runs to his tally. Notably, Kohli has a commendable record against New Zealand, which could play a significant role in his comeback. For more insights on Kohli’s performance against New Zealand, check out this article.
Virat Kohli records against New Zealand
Virat Kohli has scored a total of 866 runs in 11 Test matches against New Zealand. His first red-ball encounter with the Kiwis took place in Hyderabad in August 2012, where he made 58 runs in the first innings. In the sole Test match held against New Zealand in Bengaluru—the venue for the upcoming first Test—Kohli achieved scores of 103 and 51* runs.
Virat Kohli has accumulated one double-century, two hundreds, and three half-centuries in his 11 Test matches against New Zealand. He scored 103 runs during the 2012 Bengaluru Test. He also scored unbeaten 105 in the second innings of the 2014 Wellington Test. His highest score against the Kiwis came in Indore during the third Test from October 8-11, 2016, where he posted an impressive 211 runs in the first innings.
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
| 11 | 21 | 2 | 866 | 211 | 45.57 | 1606 | 53.92 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 105 | 3 |
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Virat Kohli record in M Chinnaswamy Stadium
In Test matches at this venue, Kohli has played in four matches, amassing 217 runs with an average of 43.40. His familiarity with the conditions and the pitch will be a key factor when India faces New Zealand at this ground.
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