Virat Kohli scored an impressive 88 runs against New Zealand in the first ODI, falling just seven runs short of an international century. This performance adds to his recent back-to-back centuries against South Africa, demonstrating his continued form. Kohli currently has 84 international centuries, 16 shy of Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100. With a limited number of confirmed ODI matches before the 2027 World Cup, the possibility of him breaking Tendulkar's record remains a significant topic of discussion in cricket.