Virat Kohli has made two senior international appearances at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium: one ODI in 2014 and one T20I in 2020. He has scored 93 runs from 87 balls at the venue, including 82 in the ODI, and has taken one ODI wicket. Both matches were against New Zealand. The figures below are checked through 4 November 2026 and keep venue records separate from Kohli’s wider New Zealand and international career.
For clarity, Hnry Stadium is the current name for the Wellington ground also listed as WestpacTrust Stadium, Westpac Stadium and Sky Stadium. It is not Basin Reserve. Cricinfo’s ground profile lists the stadium as a 33,500-capacity grass venue established in 1999.
Key Takeaways
- Kohli’s Hnry Stadium record is two matches, two innings and 93 runs at a calculated average of 46.50.
- His best Wellington innings is 82 from 78 balls in the 2014 ODI, when he also took 1 for 36.
- His only T20I at the ground was the tied fourth match of India’s 2020 series in New Zealand: 11 from 9 balls.
- His career record against New Zealand is much larger than his venue sample: 37 ODIs, 10 T20Is and 14 Tests.
Virat Kohli’s Hnry Stadium record at a glance
The complete all-history ground filter for records ground ID 1166 returns two Kohli matches. The combined filter splits them into one ODI and one T20I; it does not return a Test appearance. The combined Statsguru venue query reports 93 runs and one wicket across those two matches.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Not outs | Average | Balls | Strike rate | 100s | 50s | Bowling | Best figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 1 | 1 | 82 | 0 | 82.00 | 78 | 105.12 | 0 | 1 | 7.0 overs, 36 runs, 1 wicket, economy 5.14 | 1/36 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 | 9 | 122.22 | 0 | 0 | Did not bowl | — |
| Combined | 2 | 2 | 93 | 0 | 46.50 | 87 | 106.90 | 0 | 1 | 7.0 overs, 36 runs, 1 wicket, economy 5.14 | 1/36 |
The combined strike rate is calculated from 93 runs and 87 balls. The bowling economy is calculated from 36 runs and 42 legal balls; cricket overs are not decimal hours, so 7.0 overs equals 42 balls. Because both matches were against New Zealand, the venue-versus-New Zealand table has the same values. It is still kept as a separate scope so a venue statistic is not mistaken for Kohli’s complete record against the team.
Kohli’s two Wellington scorecard rows
These are the complete verified player rows returned by the ground filters. The scorecards supply the match results and the individual batting and bowling details.
| Date | Format | Opponent | Match result | Kohli batting | Kohli bowling | Verified fielding | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 January 2014 | ODI | New Zealand | New Zealand won by 87 runs | 82 off 78, out | 7-0-36-1 | Not separately credited in the scorecard | Full scorecard |
| 31 January 2020 | T20I | New Zealand | Match tied; India won the one-over eliminator | 11 off 9, out | Did not bowl | One run-out assist: Colin Munro, with Thakur | Full scorecard |
The 2014 ODI: Kohli’s strongest Hnry performance
The 2014 ODI is Kohli’s standout Wellington performance. New Zealand posted 303 for 5, and India were dismissed for 216, but Kohli supplied 82 from 78 balls with seven fours and three sixes. He was fifth out at 145, caught by a substitute off Nathan McCullum. The 31 January 2014 scorecard also records his part-time bowling: seven overs, 36 runs and the wicket of Brendon McCullum.
That performance accounts for nearly nine-tenths of his venue runs. It is also why the venue average of 82.00 in ODIs should not be read as a broad prediction: it is the average from a single completed innings.
The 2020 T20I: 11 in a tied match
On 31 January 2020, India made 165 for 8 and New Zealand matched that total at 165 for 7. The match was tied in the normal innings, with India winning the one-over eliminator. Kohli made 11 from 9 balls, with two fours, before Hamish Bennett caught him off his own bowling. He did not bowl. The scorecard also credits him in the run-out combination that dismissed Colin Munro; the Cricbuzz scorecard independently labels the ground Sky Stadium, Wellington.
The Super Over is not added to Kohli’s normal T20I innings. That keeps the venue aggregate consistent with the official innings rows and avoids mixing a tie-break sequence into standard batting figures.
How does the venue record compare with Kohli’s New Zealand record?
The venue sample is small, while Kohli’s overall record against New Zealand covers 14 Tests, 37 ODIs and 10 T20Is. The format-specific Statsguru batting query reports 1,971 ODI runs at 57.97, including seven hundreds and 11 fifties. His T20I record against New Zealand is 311 runs at 34.55, with two fifties, according to the corresponding T20I filter. In Tests, he has 959 runs at 38.36, including three hundreds and four fifties, in the Test filter.
| Format | Matches vs New Zealand | Innings | Runs | Not outs | Average | Balls | Strike rate | 100s | 50s | Bowling overs-runs-wickets | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 14 | 27 | 959 | 2 | 38.36 | 1,779 | 53.90 | 3 | 4 | 8.0-21-0 | 2.62 | — |
| ODI | 37 | 37 | 1,971 | 3 | 57.97 | 2,014 | 97.86 | 7 | 11 | 12.0-61-1 | 5.08 | 1/36 |
| T20I | 10 | 10 | 311 | 1 | 34.55 | 224 | 138.83 | 0 | 2 | 3.0-27-0 | 9.00 | — |
The contrast is useful: Kohli’s ODI output against New Zealand is based on 37 matches, whereas his Hnry ODI number comes from one innings. The 82 in Wellington is therefore a factual high point, not a standalone measure of his complete New Zealand record. Readers comparing grounds can also use the Virat Kohli Eden Park Auckland stats page and the wider Hnry Stadium Wellington guide.
Kohli’s complete international career figures through 4 November 2026
For context, the current format pages list Kohli’s senior international batting record as 9,230 Test runs, 15,183 ODI runs and 4,188 T20I runs. The current ODI Statsguru page includes 318 matches and 55 hundreds. Domestic, first-class, List A and IPL records are not included here.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not outs | Runs | High score | Average | Balls | Strike rate | 100s | 50s | Bowling overs | Runs conceded | Wickets | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 123 | 210 | 13 | 9,230 | 254* | 46.85 | 16,608 | 55.57 | 30 | 31 | 29.1 | 84 | 0 | 2.88 | — |
| ODI | 318 | 306 | 48 | 15,183 | 183 | 58.84 | 16,062 | 94.52 | 55 | 80 | 110.2 | 680 | 5 | 6.16 | 1/13 |
| T20I | 125 | 117 | 31 | 4,188 | 122* | 48.69 | 3,056 | 137.04 | 1 | 38 | 25.2 | 204 | 4 | 8.05 | 1/13 |
The full career bowling breakdown comes from the separate Test bowling, ODI bowling and T20I bowling pages. A dash in the table means the source has no supported best-figures value, not that an unverified zero was substituted.
What happened in the 27 October 2026 Wellington T20I?
New Zealand made 198 for 3 and India chased 199 for 4 in 13.2 overs, winning by six wickets. The full 27 October scorecard contains no Kohli batting entry and no Kohli bowling entry; its India squad listing also excludes him. That is a verified non-appearance, not an additional zero or a third venue innings.
This matters because a current match at the ground can change the venue’s general records without changing an individual player’s record. The current second-ODI timing and venue article is the appropriate place for the scheduled 7 November fixture; this player page does not infer a future result, XI or availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has Virat Kohli played at Hnry Stadium?
He has played two senior internationals at the venue: the 31 January 2014 ODI and the 31 January 2020 T20I. The all-history ground filter returns one match in each format and no Test appearance.
What is Virat Kohli’s highest score at Hnry Stadium?
His highest score is 82 from 78 balls in the 2014 ODI against New Zealand. It is his only ODI innings at the ground and his only venue fifty.
What is Kohli’s Hnry Stadium ODI average?
His ODI venue average is 82.00 from one completed innings. The small denominator should be stated with the average; it is not a multi-match trend.
Did Kohli play in the 27 October 2026 Wellington T20I?
No supported player appearance is recorded. The 27 October scorecard and match-centre squad list do not include him, so that match is excluded from his venue totals rather than treated as a zero.
Did Kohli bowl at Hnry Stadium?
He bowled in the 2014 ODI, taking 1 for 36 in seven overs. He did not bowl in the 2020 T20I. His combined venue bowling figures are therefore 7.0 overs, 36 runs and one wicket.
What is Kohli’s overall record against New Zealand?
The checked figures are 959 Test runs at 38.36, 1,971 ODI runs at 57.97 and 311 T20I runs at 34.55. Those are career-versus-New Zealand totals and should not be confused with his two-match Hnry Stadium sample.
Is Hnry Stadium the same as Westpac Stadium or Sky Stadium?
Yes. Cricinfo’s ground profile lists WestpacTrust Stadium, Westpac Stadium and Sky Stadium as names for the Wellington venue now shown as Hnry Stadium. It is a different ground from Basin Reserve.
Sources
- Virat Kohli profile — ESPNcricinfo
- Current ODI career Statsguru
- Test batting vs New Zealand — Statsguru
- ODI batting vs New Zealand — Statsguru
- T20I batting vs New Zealand — Statsguru
- Combined Hnry Stadium venue filter — Statsguru
- New Zealand vs India, 5th ODI, 31 January 2014 — scorecard
- New Zealand vs India, 4th T20I, 31 January 2020 — scorecard
- New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I, 27 October 2026 — scorecard
- Hnry Stadium Wellington — ground profile
- Cricbuzz corroboration of the 2020 Wellington T20I
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