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IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Indian cricket team's star batsman Virat Kohli has once again proven his dominance. Thanks to his outstanding performance in the first match of the series against New Zealand (IND vs NZ), Kohli has reclaimed the number 1 spot in the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings. Having overtaken Rohit Sharma to reach the top, Kohli is currently in tremendous form.
However, as the series reaches its crucial stage at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, a concern lingers in the minds of fans. Will Kohli be able to improve his poor record at this ground? Let's find out in detail.
Virat Kohli becomes ODI number 1 batsman
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The past few months have been like a dream for Kohli. In the first ODI played in Vadodara, he played a match-winning innings of 93 runs off 91 balls, helping India chase down a massive target of over 300 runs. After this innings, Kohli has 785 rating points, surpassing Daryl Mitchell and Rohit Sharma. This is the 11th time in his career that he has achieved the top spot in the ODI rankings.
Kohli's last 5 innings
- 93 runs (vs New Zealand)
- 65* runs
- 102 runs
- 135 runs
- 74* runs
Virat Kohli's performance at Holkar Stadium
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Even though Kohli is scoring runs all over the world, the Holkar Stadium in Indore hasn't been particularly kind to him so far.
Considering his stature and standards, the statistics here are quite surprising.Virat Kohli Record in Holkar Stadium Indore
| Details | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Innings | 4 |
| Total Runs | 99 |
| Average | 33.00 |
| Strike Rate | 108.79 |
| Highest Score | 36 |
| Rank (Most Runs) | 13th |
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Analysis of Virat Kohli's Previous Innings at Holkar Stadium
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Kohli has played four ODI matches in Indore so far, but he hasn't been able to reach the half-century (50) mark even once. His performance has been as follows:
- 2011 vs West Indies: 23 not out
- 2015 vs South Africa: 12 runs
- 2017 vs Australia: 28 runs
- 2023 vs New Zealand: 36 runs (This is his best score at this ground)
None of these innings can be called 'match-winning'. Interestingly, while other batsmen take advantage of this small ground, Kohli has struggled for runs here.
Will history change this time?
Currently, the series is tied at 1-1, making the third ODI like a 'final'. Given the kind of form Virat Kohli is in, fans are hoping that he will end his 'drought' in Indore and play a big innings to win the series for India.
Also Read: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Overtakes Virat Kohli: Most Runs for India in Youth ODIs
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