ICC ODI World Cup: Virat Kohli is widely recognized as one of the best contemporary cricketers, and he is arguably one of the greatest white-ball performers in the history of the sport. This distinction comes from his remarkable ability to consistently score runs in international cricket since his debut in 2008.
In the modern era of cricket, Kohli’s international cricketing achievements are unparalleled. He currently holds the title of being the highest run-scorer among active players in international cricket, amassing an astounding 25,835 runs in 519 matches for India across various formats. His remarkable batting average of 53.44 stands as the highest among individuals with over 10,000 international runs. While his record is impressive, he trails only the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who holds the record for 100 international centuries, with Kohli having scored 75 centuries in his illustrious career.
Virat Kohli’s performance in World Cup tournaments:
- 2011 World Cup: Kohli played 9 matches, scoring a total of 282 runs at an average of 35.25. His highest score in this tournament was 100*, and he achieved one century and one half-century.
- 2015 World Cup: In the 2015 World Cup, Kohli participated in 8 matches, accumulating a total of 305 runs with an impressive average of 50.83. His highest individual score in this tournament was 107, and he scored one century but did not register any half-centuries.
- 2019 World Cup: Kohli featured in 9 matches during the 2019 World Cup, amassing a total of 443 runs at an outstanding average of 55.38. His highest score in this edition was 82, and he did not record a century but managed to score five half-centuries.
- Overall World Cup Performance: Across all three World Cup tournaments (2011, 2015, and 2019), Virat Kohli played a total of 26 matches, scoring a combined total of 1030 runs at an average of 46.82. His highest individual score in World Cups was 107, and he achieved two centuries and six half-centuries during these tournaments.
Virat Kohli’s performance in the ICC ODI World Cup 2019
During the 2019 World Cup, former Indian captain Virat Kohli displayed remarkable consistency by notching up five consecutive half-centuries. These impressive innings included matches against formidable opponents such as England, arch-rivals Pakistan, and Australia. However, Kohli’s opportunities to convert these fifties into centuries were limited as India’s openers consistently provided strong starts, leaving him with fewer overs to reach the coveted three-figure mark.
In total, Kohli managed to score 30 or more runs in six out of the nine times he batted, with his only sub-10 run score (1) occurring in the semi-final against New Zealand, a match that India unfortunately lost.
Virat Kohli assumed the role of captain for India during the 2019 Cricket World Cup held in England. Under his leadership, India achieved victory in seven out of the matches played in the tournament, solidifying his status as one of the most successful captains for India in World Cup history. However, the campaign had a bittersweet ending as India suffered one of only two losses in the semi-finals against New Zealand at Old Trafford, with the Kiwis emerging victorious by a narrow margin of 18 runs, resulting in India’s exit from the tournament.
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