Kohli’s red-hot form sets stage for New Zealand ODI series

Virat Kohli, in peak form with 3 centuries and 3 fifties in 6 innings, heads into the New Zealand ODIs as fans await another dominant show

The upcoming ODI series against New Zealand promises to be a spectacle for cricket fans, with Virat Kohli once again at the center of attention. Every time Kohli walks out to bat, the atmosphere transforms into a carnival, with fans celebrating each run, boundary, and record. His presence at the crease is not just a sporting moment but an event that electrifies stadiums across India.

Kohli’s recent performances have only heightened expectations. In the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, he showcased his dominance with a blistering 131 off 101 balls against Andhra, followed by a composed 77 off 61 balls against Gujarat. Both innings powered Delhi to emphatic victories and reaffirmed Kohli’s unmatched consistency.

His form carried into the international arena. In the third ODI against South Africa, Kohli hammered an unbeaten 65 off just 45 balls, dismantling the opposition attack. He followed it up with a majestic century in Raipur, scoring 102 off 93 deliveries. Although India eventually lost that match, Kohli’s innings stood out as a masterclass in controlled aggression.

Back on home soil, Kohli delivered another gem, smashing 135 runs off 120 balls. His innings not only secured victory for India but also stunned the South African bowlers, who had no answers to his relentless stroke play.

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Kohli’s resilience was further evident in Australia. After two early failures in the ODI series, he bounced back in Sydney with an unbeaten 74 off 81 balls, guiding India to a crucial win and earning the tag of “Sydney hero.”

Across six recent innings, Kohli has amassed three centuries and three half-centuries, underlining his remarkable form. Fans now eagerly await his campaign against the Kiwis, hoping that his batting brilliance continues. With Kohli in such commanding touch, the New Zealand series is expected to be another chapter in his storied career, and supporters across India are ready to revel in the spectacle of King Kohli once more.

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