NZ vs Ind: Virat Kohli surpasses MS Dhoni for most T20I runs as Indian captain

India defeated New Zealand in a thrilling Super Over contest at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Wednesday. India’s win takes m to a commanding 3-0 lead in 5-match T20I series. During course of match, ‘Men in Blue’ captain Virat Kohli added yet ar fear to his illustrious cap when right-hander surpassed MS Dhoni’s run-tally as India’s T20I captain.

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NZ vs Ind: Virat Kohli surpasses MS Dhoni, behind only Faf du Plessis

Virat Kohli scored 38 runs from 27 balls with two fours and a six. During his innings, star batsman overtook MS Dhoni’s run-tally of 1,112 runs as T20I captain. Prior to match, captain Kohli required only 25 runs to achieve milestone. Virat Kohli w sits at top of table with 1,126 runs to his credit as captain. Indian skipper overtook MS Dhoni’s tally in only his 35th innings.

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Overall, he is only behind South Africa’s Faf du Plessis who has scored 1,273 runs from 40 innings. Proteas skipper has scored his runs at an aver of 37.44. Kane Williamson is t far behind from his Indian rival as New Zealand skipper have himself aggregated 1,148 runs from 42 matches.

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NZ vs Ind 4th T20I

After India’s series-clinching win in Hamilton, two teams will w collide on January 31 for fourth match of series. 20-overs contest is scheduled to be held at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

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