Full list of records Virat Kohli scripted with magnificent 95 vs NZ | Cricket – Hindustan Times
In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, India triumphed over New Zealand in a thrilling encounter. Virat Kohli’s impressive 95 runs led India to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand, despite Daryl Mitchell’s remarkable century. Kohli’s performance helped India chase down a target of 274 with two overs to spare, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the tournament.
Daryl Mitchell’s explosive 130 was the highlight for New Zealand, but their innings ended at 273 after a 159-run partnership with Rachin Ravindra. India’s Mohammed Shami played a pivotal role, claiming 5-54 in his first match of the tournament, earning him the player-of-the-match award.
India’s skipper Rohit Sharma provided a strong start with 46 runs, but it was Kohli’s fourth 50-plus score in five innings that secured India’s victory. New Zealand’s initial promise faltered as they managed only 54 runs in the last 10 overs, losing six wickets.
Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja contributed to India’s win, although Kohli narrowly missed a century. Despite a few dropped catches and a fog-related interruption, India secured their fifth consecutive win in the tournament, moving to the top of the table. New Zealand, the 2019 runners-up, suffered their first defeat in this year’s competition.
Both teams credited their respective bowlers for their performances, acknowledging the impact of the game’s latter stages on the outcome.
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