Top 6 Virat Kohli Records in T20Is
One of cricket’s greatest legends hung up his boots as Virat Kohli decided to call it a day from T20 internationals following his historic victory with India in the 2024 T20 World Cup. With a contribution of 76 against South Africa, Kohli was the bedrock of India’s highest-ever total in any T20 World Cup final to ensure a victorious sendoff.
Ever since his maiden appearance against the Zimbabweans way back in 2010, spelling an unbeaten 26 off 21, Kohli’s rise in T20Is has just been mesmerizing. Here are the top 6 Virat Kohli records in T20Is.
Top 6 Virat Kohli Records in T20Is
Most Runs for India in T20Is
Virat Kohli will retire as India’s second leading run-scorer in T20 internationals, only after Rohit Sharma. In his glittering 14-year-long career, Kohli has amassed 4188 runs in 125 matches with a best of 122*. His average of 48.69 and a strike rate of 137.04 underline his consistency and ability to score quickly. Kohli’s remarkable tally includes one century and 38 fifties—showcasing his knack for converting starts into substantial scores.
Most Fifties in T20I Career
Kohli’s record of 38 fifties, or 39 fifty-plus scores, speaks for his great consistency. While this record is shared with Pakistan’s Babar Azam—who became the first to reach 39 fifties—Kohli did it under pressure and in different conditions. His ability to build and pace an innings has made him one of the most reliable T20I batsmen.
Most `Man of the Match Awards
Within the course of his T20I career, Kohli’s match-winning abilities earned him 15 Man-of-the-Match awards for any Indian player in this format. This record is shared with Suryakumar Yadav, who was the second to reach this milestone. Many times, Kohli’s performances have been the difference between victory and defeat for India, underlining his importance to the team.
Fastest to 3,500 T20I Runs
One of the Kohli records in T20Is is that he is the fastest player to achieve 3,500 runs in the format, having done so in 96 innings. This record points toward his supreme batting talent and how he has remained consistent in making runs at a quick pace. The ability to adapt to different situations of the game and play accordingly, as per the needs of the team, has been the underlying factor for his T20I career.
Most Player-of-the-Series Awards
Add to this the fact that Kohli has also won seven Player-of-the-Series awards in T20Is. In a total of 46 T20I series, most of the performances by Kohli often held the key to Indian success and became an invaluable asset for India because he can perform over a series, which involves adapting to different conditions and opponents.
Second Leading T20I Run-Scorer Globally
Kohli, himself, with 4,188 runs, features in the list of top T20I run-scorers around the world. His contributions were of immense value to India’s success in T20 cricket, and his retirement has drawn a curtain upon that chapter. Kohli’s dominance over bowlers, consistency, and match-winning innings have put a stamp on T20 cricket. As aforementioned, only Rohit has more runs than him.
Conclusion
Virat Kohli’s retirement from T20 internationals closes a glorious chapter in cricket. His numerous records and activities raised Indian cricket to great heights but are definitely setting the benchmark for the generations to come.
From his debut in 2010 to lifting the 2024 T20 World Cup trophy, Kohli’s journey is nothing less than a tale of grit, determination, and unmatched skill. Amidst all the fanfare as the cricketing world bids adieu to this cricketing maestro, his legacy will continue to inspire and go on to influence the world of cricket for years to come.
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