Virat Kohli was once again on song as he continued his batting masterclass in the first ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand in Vadodra. Chasing 301, Kohli took the onus on himself and held the fort from one end but missed out on scoring yet another ton as he was caught by Michael Bracewell for 93.
Virat has been in brilliant touch after he got 6 50+ scores in List A format before this encounter. He concluded the Australia tour with a fifty and scored two tons against South Africa on the trot at home in the next assignment only to finish it with another brisk half-century. He then returned to Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years and struck a century and a fifty turning up for Delhi.
HEARTBREAK FOR VIRAT KOHLI. 💔
– 93 (91) in the 1st ODI, missed out on a well deserved 54th One Day hundred. His consistency has been commendable, an absolute GOAT of this format. pic.twitter.com/coMn6Elcpc
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 11, 2026
🚨 Milestone Alert 🚨
Virat Kohli is now the second highest run-getter in international cricket (Men’s) 🫡
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/OcIPHEpvjr#TeamIndia | #INDvNZ | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/vf3Yr8FYhG
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 11, 2026
Virat Kohli got out on 93 💔 pic.twitter.com/39ZYVyQeG9
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) January 11, 2026
THE GOAT IN ODIs – VIRAT KOHLI 🫡 pic.twitter.com/w9ubgD1o8J
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 11, 2026
Virat Kohli showing his prime form: pic.twitter.com/QJ2GuoI9MT
— Xavier Uncle (@xavierunclelite) January 11, 2026
🚨 HISTORY CREATED BY KING KOHLI. 🚨
– Virat Kohli becomes the 2nd leading run scorer in international cricket. pic.twitter.com/q1AnsutlvJ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 11, 2026
VIRAT KOHLI DISMISSED FOR 93 💔
Missed a well-deserved hundred by just 7 runs.
A masterclass in temperament, timing and intent.
A heartbreaking end, but what a remarkable, vintage Kohli innings 👑🏏#KingKohli #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/0N7B6OSDqh
— Abhisek Gupta (@ABHISTRONG) January 11, 2026
Heartbreak 💔 Kohli gone on 93.#ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/gkBO2B9Gs0
— Sujeet Gupta (@sujeet_gupta45) January 11, 2026
Well played, Virat Kohli. Missed out on another well deserved ODI hundred. Quality knock. pic.twitter.com/aVPLGHeqoW
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) January 11, 2026
He also became the fastest batter to score 28,000 international runs. The 37-year-old reached the milestone by smashing a delivery from New Zealand spinner Adithya Ashok, instantly etching his name deeper into the record books.
