Virat Kohli Scores 23 in 2nd ODI, Becomes India's Top Run-Scorer Against New Zealand

In the second ODI against New Zealand at Rajkot on January 14, 2026, Virat Kohli scored 23 runs off 29 balls before being dismissed by New Zealand bowler Kristian Clarke. Kohli's wicket came from a mistimed shot that hit his stumps, leaving him visibly shocked and self-critical. Despite the early exit, Kohli became India's highest run-scorer against New Zealand in ODIs during the match. He missed the chance to extend his streak of consecutive 50-plus scores to six.