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The 2011 ICC World Cup was one of the most memorable tournaments for cricket enthusiasts in India. The team’s eventual victory in the tournament was highly celebrated all across the nation. Virat Kohli, who was a player for the Indian international team at the time, was appreciated for his flawless performance. The talented sportsman played a major role in the middle order of the tournament and showcased his remarkable batting in all nine matches. The tables below show a detailed breakdown of Virat Kohli’s performance in all the matches of the 2011 World Cup in detail:
Virat Kohli Score in the 2011 World Cup Details
Match 1: India vs Bangladesh
The full century that the talented sportsman scored in his first ICC World Cup match in 2011 laid a strong foundation for India’s World Cup campaign.
| Runs Scored | 100* |
| Balls Faced | 83 balls |
| Result | India won by 87 runs |
Also see: Virat Kohli Stats and Records in MCA Stadium Pune
Match 2: India vs England
In spite of not performing well in his second match, his presence in the middle order played a vital role.
| Runs Scored | 8 |
|---|---|
| Balls Faced | 21 balls |
| Result | India won by five wickets |
Match 3 – India vs Ireland
Kohli intended to play a steady inning to ensure India’s victory against Ireland.
| Runs Scored | 34 |
| Balls Faced | 53 balls |
| Result | India won by five wickets |
Also see: Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam Stats: Who is Better
Match 4: India vs Netherlands
Kohli remained unbeaten and, with his steady performance, guided India to another win against the opposing team.
| Runs Scored | 16* not out |
|---|---|
| Balls Faced | 17 balls |
| Result | India won by five wickets |
Match 5: India vs South Africa
Virat Kohli scored a rare low score in this match of the World Cup tournament but still qualified for the next round.
| Runs Scored | 2 |
|---|---|
| Balls Faced | 8 |
| Result | India lost by three wickets |
Also see: MCA Stadium Pune, India Records in All Formats
Quarter Final: India vs Australia
The quarterfinal of the 2011 ICC World Cup is renowned for Kohli’s crucial role as a player in a successful victory against Australia.
| Runs Scored | 24 |
|---|---|
| Balls Faced | 33 balls |
| Result | India won by 5 wickets |
Semi-Final: India vs Pakistan
The semi-final of the 2011 ICC World Cup is considered to be one of the most high-pressure matches, but Virat’s performance proved to be valuable for India’s victory against Pakistan.
| Runs Scored | 9 |
|---|---|
| Balls Faced | 21 balls |
| Result | India won by 29 runs |
Also see: Recalling Virender Sehwag 175 vs Bangladesh At CWC 2011
Final: India vs Sri Lanka
Virat Kohli’s innings in the final match of the 2011 ICC World Cup played a vital role in India’s World Cup victory.
| Runs Scored | 35 |
|---|---|
| Balls Faced | 49 balls |
| Result | India won by 6 wickets |
Kohli scored 282 runs in his nine appearances in the 2011 World Cup, where he scored 100 runs off 83 balls with eight fours and two sixes. In the tournament, he put on a massive 203- run partnership with Sehwag for the fourth wicket. His century in the opening match and his ability to anchor the innings in crucial gameplay made him an inspiration for the upcoming aspirants of cricket to come. His consistency has proved significant in India’s victory. The ICC World Cup 2011 was the first ever World Cup tournament in which Kohli participated. His unexpected performance in the tournament added his name to the pages of cricketing history.
