In the match against New Zealand, Virat Kohli’s 95-run innings proved to be a game-changer. His exceptional batting prowess, coupled with his ability to handle pressure, played a significant role in India’s victory. Kohli’s partnerships with fellow players, including a crucial 78-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja, demonstrated his value to the team. Jadeja’s unbeaten 39, with the winning boundary, sealed the deal for India.
Virat Kohli’s journey towards becoming one of the greatest cricketers of all time has been marked by his consistency in scoring centuries. In this match, he came tantalizingly close to matching Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 one-day international centuries but fell short by a mere five runs. Kohli’s hunger for centuries and his ability to convert good starts into big scores make him a batting maestro.
During this match, Kohli achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first Indian player to amass 3,000 runs across all ICC white-ball tournaments. This includes the 50-over World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy. This achievement underlines his consistency and adaptability in different formats of the game.
In his 31 World Cup matches, Kohli has amassed 1,384 runs at an impressive average of 55.36. This includes three centuries and nine half-centuries, with a highest score of 107. These numbers place him as the fourth-highest run-scorer in the history of the World Cup and India’s second-highest run-getter. Kohli’s ability to perform consistently on the grandest stage of them all is a testament to his remarkable skills.
Kohli’s record in the ICC Champions Trophy is equally impressive. He has scored 529 runs in 13 matches, boasting an excellent average of 88.16, with five fifties in 12 innings. His highest score in this competition is 96*. This highlights his ability to thrive in high-pressure situations and contribute significantly to his team’s success.
In T20 World Cup matches, Kohli has accumulated 1,141 runs at a remarkable average of 81.50. His consistency and adaptability in the shortest format of the game make him a crucial asset for the Indian team.
Kohli’s achievements in white-ball cricket are not just limited to one tournament. He has overtaken the legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya to become the fourth-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs). With 13,437 runs in 286 matches and a strike rate of 93.69, Kohli’s ODI record is nothing short of exceptional. This includes 48 centuries and 69 half-centuries, with the highest score being 183.
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Sachin Tendulkar, the “Little Master” of Indian cricket, remains the leading run-scorer in ODIs with 18,426 runs and holds the record for the most centuries in the format with 49 to his name. Kohli’s journey and achievements have added a new chapter to India’s cricketing history, and he is often regarded as Tendulkar’s heir apparent.
Kohli has also equaled or surpassed several records during his remarkable journey. He now holds the record for the second-highest number of 50+ scores in World Cup history, with 12 such scores. He went past legends like Ricky Ponting and Rohit Sharma, both with 11 fifty-plus scores, and equaled Kumar Sangakkara and Shakib Al Hasan for this remarkable feat. Sachin Tendulkar, with an astonishing 21 fifty-plus scores, sits atop this list, setting a benchmark that’s tough to reach.
