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There is another big reason to make the third ODI historic for Virat. If he scores a century in this match against New Zealand, he will become the batsman who has scored the most centuries against this team in ODI cricket.
Delhi: The third and decisive match of the ODI series between India and New Zealand will be played on January 18 at Holkar Stadium in Indore. In this last match of the series, all eyes will once again be on Virat Kohli. Fans are hopeful that this match will prove to be special for Virat, especially because his figures on this field have not been as per his name till now.
Virat’s ODI record in Holkar Stadium
Indore’s Holkar Stadium has not been favorable for Kohli so far in ODI cricket. He has played a total of four ODI matches here, in which he has been able to score only 99 runs. During this period his average has been 33 and the highest score is 36 runs.
Sehwag and Ponting’s records in danger
There is another big reason to make the third ODI historic for Virat. If he scores a century in this match against New Zealand, he will become the batsman who has scored the most centuries against this team in ODI cricket. Currently, this record is held by Virender Sehwag and Ricky Ponting, who have scored six centuries each in ODIs against New Zealand. Virat is also equal to him in this list with six centuries. In such a situation, another century will take him ahead of these two giants.
Virat Kohli is in great form
If we talk about the current form, Virat seems to be in full form. In the three-match ODI series played against South Africa, he showed his batting prowess by scoring two centuries and one half-century. After this, Virat also played a brilliant inning of 93 runs in the first ODI against New Zealand. However, in the second ODI, he was out after scoring 23 runs, but considering his form, it is being considered as just an unsuccessful innings.
Fans expect big innings
The pitch of Indore is generally considered helpful for the batsmen. In such a situation, Virat has a chance to not only improve his figures at Holkar Stadium but also break the records of great batsmen like Sehwag and Ponting. Fans are hopeful that Virat’s bat will speak strongly in the deciding match of the series and he will play a memorable innings.
