What is Virat Kohli's record at Auckland in ODIs?

Eden Park in Auckland has been a challenging venue for Virat Kohli in ODI cricket. With the first match of India's tour of New Zealand set for November 4 at the same ground, his numbers there make for an interesting read ahead of the series opener.

Kohli's first ODI appearance at Eden Park came on January 25, 2014, against New Zealand. He managed only 6 runs off 20 balls before being caught, making it his lowest contribution at the venue. That innings set the tone for what has been a below-par record at this particular ground, even as Kohli went on to produce far more substantial returns at other venues in New Zealand during the same tour, including a century at Napier.

Kohli's highest score at Eden Park remains the 38 he made against Zimbabwe in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 group stage on March 14, 2015. He faced 48 deliveries and struck four fours during a 71-minute stay before being dismissed. It was a neutral-venue World Cup fixture, making it the only Eden Park ODI he has played against a side other than New Zealand. Despite the modest return, it stands as his most substantial contribution at the ground across all three appearances.

During the 2020 India tour of New Zealand, Kohli returned to Eden Park for his third ODI at the venue and scored 15 runs off 25 deliveries before being bowled. That dismissal added to a difficult record at the ground. Across all three matches, his combined tally stands at 59 runs, six fours in total, and no score beyond 38.

What is his overall record at the venue?

Across three ODI appearances at Eden Park, Kohli has accumulated 59 runs at an average of 19.66 and a strike rate of 63.44. His best knock at the venue came against Zimbabwe during the ICC Cricket World Cup on March 14, 2015, when he made 38 off 48 deliveries, hitting four boundaries in a stay of 71 minutes at the crease.

In terms of his legendary ODI career, the right-hander has played 317 matches and 305 innings, amassing 15,109 runs at an average of 58.78 and a strike rate of 94.36. His tally includes 55 centuries and 79 half-centuries, with a highest score of 183.