Virat Kohli has been one of India's best batters of this generation. The Delhi-born cricketer has time and again, shown his excellence on the cricket pitch. More so, Kohli has outperformed his teammates in the T20I format, playing in a league of his own.
The 35-year-old holds the record of scoring the most runs in a single T20 World Cup - 319 runs in 2014. Moreover, Kohli is also the only batter to score the most-runs in a T20 World Cup edition on two occasions. These records speak for Kohli, who has always let his bat do the talking.
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Kohli has represented in five T20 World Cups in the past - 2012, 2014, 2016, 2021, and 2022. Hoping to be sixth-time lucky, he would aim to walk away with the trophy on June 29.
Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, The Sporting News gives you in-depth record of Virat Kohli in T20 World Cups. To start with, Virat is the leading run-scorer in T20 World Cup history.
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What is Virat Kohli's record in ICC T20 World Cups?
Virat Kohli is the highest run-getter in the history of the competition. The Indian batter has scored over 1100 runs in just 25 appearances, making him the best batter by a long mile. He has a chance to only better his record, come the T20 World Cup 2024.
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The former India skipper also holds the record of the most average in T20 WC history. His consistency across World Cups is impressive, and Kohli would look to top his individual stats with a T20 World Cup trophy in 2024 - the only ICC trophy missing in his elusive cabinet.
| Year | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 4s/6s | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2022 | 27 | 25 | 1141 | 81.50 | 131.30 | 14 | 103/28 | 89* |
How has Virat Kohli performed in ICC T20 World Cup knockouts?
Virat Kohli has scored four fifty-plus scores in four ICC T20 World Cup knockout appearances. Moreover, Kohli averages 144.00 across four games, remaining unbeaten on two occasions.
| Year | Match | Oppositon | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Semi Final | South Africa | 72* | 44 |
| 2014 | Final | Sri Lanka | 77 | 58 |
| 2016 | Semi Final | West Indies | 89* | 47 |
| 2022 | Semi Final | England | 50 | 40 |
Virat Kohli's performance in T20 WC knockouts
| Matches | Runs | Balls | Average | Strike Rate | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 288 | 189 | 144.00 | 152.38 | 89* |
Virat Kohli has an average of 144 in the T20I World Cup Knock-outs. 🥶
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