India beats New Zealand at Eden Park as Kohli scores 74
Kohli scored 74 as India won a rain-affected ODI chase at Eden Park. This came on the eve of his 38th birthday.
Virat Kohli scored 74 off 51 balls. Virat Kohli guided India to a five-wicket win over New Zealand at Auckland's Eden Park on the eve of his 38th birthday.
The match was rain-affected and low-scoring. Kohli was the only batter from either team to pass 40 runs.
Virat Kohli was eventually dismissed by Jacob Duffy, his IPL teammate. But his innings showed confidence against the short ball with pulled shots and hooks.
His performance showed he still has his edge as he nears the end of his international career. India won via DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) calculations, which apply in rain-affected matches.
The victory kicked off a five-match ODI series between the teams. Commentator Ian Smith noted that Kohli was head and shoulders above all other batters on the day.
- 74 off 51 balls
- Kohli's score
- 38th birthday
- Age on match eve
- Only Kohli
- Batters to pass 40
- five-match ODI series
- Series length
Why it mattersKohli is on a farewell tour. Each performance carries significance for cricket fans.
AustraliaAustralian cricket fans can watch Kohli's final international performances during his tour through New Zealand and the region over coming weeks.
