5 Records that may be broken in the Ind vs NZ Series

It is going to be a cracker of a start to the summer for cricket fans from all over the world as the 2nd ranked ODI side India locks horns with the 3rd ranked ODI side New Zealand. Fireworks are guaranteed when Kohli's men take on Kane's boys, a couple of days later. Both the teams will like to get better of each-other as the much-awaited World Cup 2019 is around the corner and winning in this series will give them a much-needed boost.

The 5-match One Day series will kick off on 23rd January 2019, Saturday at McLean Park, Napier, New Zealand. It is expected to be an exciting contest as both the teams will like to test their preparations for the World Cup. While the Indian team is having a dream run in all three formats of the game, the Kiwis have also defeated Sri Lanka in the recently-concluded ODI and Test series.

From the visitor's side, star player Rohit Sharma will definitely like to better his records in New Zealand, as he has his second-worst average on NZ soil. MS Dhoni & Virat Kohli, like always, will yet again be the center of attraction as their white-ball record against the hosts is quite marvelous. And with Jasprit Bumrah being rested, the bench strength of the Indian pace battery will also be under scrutiny.

From the Kiwi side, veterans like Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill & Ross Taylor will like to continue their form. While Ross Taylor, who is in the form of his life, will look to perform in the same way, the Kiwi captain Kane Williamson will like to strengthen his mind-blowing stats and become the greatest batsman among the fab 4.

So, as the much-awaited series starts in a few days, here's a look at the statistical preview of the contest.

Ravindra Jadeja needs 10 more runs to complete 2000 ODI runs

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja has been one of India's most prominent all-rounders in the history of cricket. His beneficial performances with the ball and invaluable runs with the bat provide great balance to the team. The all-rounder from Rajkot has been a great prospect in white-ball cricket and now requires only 10 more runs to complete 2000 runs in the 50-over format.

Currently, Jadeja has scored 1990 runs and taken 171 wickets in 98 ODI innings and if he scores 10 more runs in the upcoming ODI series between India and New Zealand, the lad will become the 5th Indian to score 1000 runs and take 100 wickets in one-dayers.

Mohammed Shami needs 1 more wicket to complete 100 ODI wickets

Mohammad Shami

Just a few months before the World Cup starts, Mohammed Shami has stolen the limelight and made his selection in limited-overs format a case to think about for the selectors. He bowled brilliantly in the previous edition of the World Cup in 2015 and was the second highest wicket-taker for India in that tournament. However, the 28-year old had to go through a knee surgery which eventually made him a less effective bowler. His inconsistency didn't allow the selectors to trust him, especially with the white ball.

But the sun once again rose for Shami. As Bumrah was rested in the recently concluded ODI series against the Kangaroos and with Hardik Pandya serving the ban, Mohammed Shami was given a chance in the playing XI in the first match of the ODI series. Shami proved his worth in gold and ended up being the most economical bowler for India in that match. He continued his form in the rest of the series as well and is now expected to perform in the same manner in the ODI series against the Kiwis. He is also just one wicket away from reaching the 100-wicket milestone and the UP-born fast bowler will undoubtedly like to achieve this record on the upcoming tour.

Ross Taylor needs 294 runs to become New Zealand's top scorer in ODIs

Ross Taylor

Ross Taylor is in the form of his life. In the previous year, the Kiwi star scored 639 runs in 11 matches at a breathtaking average of 91. The 34-year old has the second highest average in ODI cricket after the 2015 World Cup. The Wellington-born's ability to hold the innings together but still rotate the strike with consummate ease simply leaves the viewers wonderstruck. Taylor, however, suffered an injury while fielding in the last T20I against Sri Lanka but is likely to return in the first match of the India-NZ ODI series.

Ross Taylor, in this series, will look to achieve some approaching milestones. The right-handed batsman is just 294 runs away from surpassing Stephen Fleming and becoming the highest run-scorer for New Zealand in One Day Internationals. And with form on his side, it won't be really surprising if Taylor achieves this milestone. And if he scores another 50+ score at McLean Park on Wednesday, he will become the second batsman to score 7 consecutive 50+ scores in one-dayers.

Shikhar Dhawan needs 10 more runs to complete 5000 ODI runs

Shikhar Dhawan

Ever since Shikhar Dhawan made his international debut back in 2010, there has been no looking back for him. However, he faced some ups and down in the initial years of his career but after performing consistently in the 2012-13 season and then the Champions Trophy 2013, the Delhi-born has been unstoppable. He is now the permanent opener of the Indian team and is one of the best openers in white ball cricket at the moment. His splendid performances in ICC Tournaments and consistent performance at the top order has helped him to reach greater heights.

The southpaw now requires just 10 more runs to set foot on the milestone of 5000 ODI runs. The 33-year old has currently scored 4990 runs and is just one step away from becoming the second fastest Indian to achieve it after Virat Kohli. And if Shikhar does it inside 118 innings, he'll also become the 4th fastest batsman to reach this milestone surpassing Brian Lara. The fans will surely hope that Gabbar does it as it will not only add another feather to Shikhar's cap but will also help the Indian team in the long run.

No Indian captain has scored a 100 in New Zealand in LOIs

Virat Kohli

A record which is quite shocking is the above-mentioned statistic of no Indian captain scoring a 100 in New Zealand in LOIs. India has been known for its ability to produce capable batsmen who go on to become captains and because of which, this record sounds quite surprising. Although, 3 centuries have been scored by Indian batsmen in the NZ conditions but all came against the red cherry. In white ball cricket, former Indian captain MS Dhoni averages more than 90 on the soil but has the highest score of 85*.

Meanwhile, the Indian captain Virat Kohli, who has a stupendous record against the Kiwis and will play on Wednesday, will like to better this record and grab the opportunity of becoming the first captain to score a century in the Kiwis’ own backyard with both hands. Virat has a scintillating record against the hosts and he requires only four more runs to become the highest run-scorer for India against New Zealand. He needs a couple of tons to achieve the record of scoring most hundreds against New Zealand by an Indian. The 30-year old, without any doubt, will look to add these feathers to his illustrious cap.