In the third ODI match of the series between India and New Zealand which was played in Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Monday. India comprehensively defeated the host by 7 wickets. With this victory, Team India has taken an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five ODI series.
After winning the match, Team India captain Virat Kohli has achieved a big milestone and also left many legendary players behind including Sir Vivian Richards and Dhoni and has become the first Asian captain to achieve this special record.
With this, Kohli has leapt to third place in case of winning most matches as captain after 63 ODIs, now only 2 legendary captains are ahead of Kohli. Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd and Ricky Ponting had won 50 games after 63 ODIs.
However, Virat Kohli left the legendary West Indies Captain Viv Richards. Richards had won 46 ODIs after 63 matches while Virat has won 47. Apart from this, Kohli has become the most successful Asian captain after 63 matches.
47 wins - Virat Kohli
46 wins - Sir Vivian Richards/Hansie Cronje
41 wins - Michael Clarke
Kohli's Big achievement in 3rd ODI:
The third ODI between India and New Zealand was Virat Kohli's 63rd ODI match as captain for India. After this victory, Kohli has taken his winning tally to 47 games out of 63 matches.
However, Virat Kohli left the legendary West Indies Captain Viv Richards. Richards had won 46 ODIs after 63 matches while Virat has won 47. Apart from this, Kohli has become the most successful Asian captain after 63 matches.
Most successful captain after 63 ODI matches:
50 wins - Clive Lloyd/Ricky Ponting47 wins - Virat Kohli
46 wins - Sir Vivian Richards/Hansie Cronje
41 wins - Michael Clarke
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