After winning the T20 World Cup in June 2024, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli said goodbye to T20 International (T20I) cricket on a positive note.
Virat Kohli, known for his aggressive batting style and astute captaincy, leaves behind a legacy marked by several groundbreaking records in the shortest format of the game.
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Pioneering 4000 T20I Runs: Kohli became the first cricketer to achieve the milestone of 4000 runs in T20I cricket, reaching this feat in just 107 innings.
Second-Highest Run-Scorer for India: With a remarkable tally of 4188 runs in 117 innings at an average of 48.69 and a strike rate of 137.04, Kohli stands as India’s second-highest run-getter in T20Is
Record Holder for Most Fifty-Plus Scores: Kohli’s consistency shines through with 39 fifty-plus scores in T20Is, including one century and 38 half-centuries, the most by any Indian player.
Dominance in T20 World Cups: Kohli boasts the highest run tally in T20 World Cup history, amassing 1292 runs in 33 innings at an average of 58.72 and a strike rate of 128.81. He also holds the record for the most fifties (15) in the tournament.
Runs Galore Against Australia: Against Australia, Kohli has been prolific, scoring 794 runs in 22 innings at an average of 49.62 and a strike rate of 142.54, including 8 fifties, the most by any opponent he faced.
Formidable Performances in Australia: Outside India, Australia proved to be Kohli’s favored venue, where he scored 747 runs in 16 innings at an outstanding average of 74.70 and a strike rate of 141.20, including 9 fifties.
Success as Captain: Leading India in 50 T20I matches from 2017 to 2021, Kohli secured 32 victories, including two wins via Super Over, making him the third-most successful Indian T20I captain after Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni.
An era characterized by Virat Kohli’s remarkable batting ability and leadership qualities comes to an end with his exit from T20I cricket.
His records stand as a testament to his enduring impact on Indian and global cricket, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.
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