Virat Kohli Creates a World Record After Test Retirement, Achieves a Feat No Other Cricketer Has Managed
- byPranay Jain
- 05 Nov, 2026
Virat Kohli continues to demonstrate his exceptional batting ability even after retiring from Test cricket. The Indian batting superstar delivered another impressive performance in the Auckland ODI, scoring a brilliant 74 runs to help Team India secure victory. Along with his match-winning contribution, Kohli also achieved several remarkable milestones in international cricket.
What makes his recent performance even more special is a unique record involving his performances against SENA nations. Kohli has established himself as one of the most consistent batters in conditions across South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia.
Virat Kohli becomes the only batter with a 50-plus ODI average in all SENA countries
One of Kohli's biggest achievements is his remarkable consistency in ODI cricket across all four SENA countries.
His batting averages in these countries are:
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South Africa: 76.38
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England: 51.48
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Australia: 50.03
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New Zealand: 51.53
With an average of more than 50 in every SENA country, Kohli has achieved a distinction that no other cricketer has managed, according to the reported statistics.
Record for most 50-plus scores in SENA countries
Kohli has also created another impressive milestone by recording the highest number of 50-plus scores in SENA countries.
He has registered 78 scores of 50 or more across South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia. This includes both half-centuries and centuries, highlighting his consistency across challenging overseas conditions.
Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's record
Another significant achievement involves his performances against SENA opponents.
Kohli has now recorded 134 scores of 50 or more against teams from South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia. With this achievement, he has reportedly surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's previous record.
This milestone further strengthens Kohli's reputation as one of the most consistent run-scorers in international cricket.
Kohli's remarkable form after Test retirement
Since announcing his retirement from Test cricket, Kohli has continued to deliver outstanding performances in the ODI format.
According to the supplied statistics, he has played 16 ODIs since his Test retirement, scoring 1,002 runs at an impressive average of 77.07.
His record during this period includes:
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Matches played: 16
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Runs scored: 1,002
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Batting average: 77.07
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Centuries: 4
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Half-centuries: 6
These numbers underline his continued importance to India's ODI batting lineup.
With another impressive innings in Auckland and multiple records to his name, Virat Kohli has once again demonstrated his consistency and ability to perform against the world's strongest cricketing teams.






