Kohli Draws Level With Ponting for Most ODI Runs Against New Zealand

Virat Kohli has drawn level with Ricky Ponting for the most ODI runs against New Zealand, reaching 1,971 runs during India's first ODI at Eden Park in Auckland.

Kohli's 74 off 51 balls in India's five-wicket win took him to 1,971 runs in 37 innings against New Zealand, the same tally Ponting reached in his career, with Sachin Tendulkar next on the list with 1,750 runs.

India beat New Zealand by five wickets, chasing the revised target of 143 in 22.4 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.