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In the hunt for the 2nd T20 World Cup after 2007, India will take on England in Guyana on Thursday 27 June. Virat Kohli, a key player of Team India hasn’t roared in the T20 World Cup 2024 yet.
Virat Kohli’s dry performances wrinkled many fans’ foreheads in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Kohli’s below-par 6 innings are hurtful to watch scoring 66 runs including 2 two ducks at a strike rate of 100.00. In the previous fixture against Australia, Virat Kohli received another duck while playing only five balls. Netizens have been trolling Virat on his poor performances while playing for the nation in the ongoing ICC marquee event.
However, Virat Kohli has exceptional stats in his knockout matches in the T20 World Cup history averaging above fifty. Kohli has bagged 1207 runs with a strike rate of 129.09 and an average of 60.35 in the 33 T20 World Cup matches.
His excellent score in big knocks will gear up Virat Kohli’s confidence in the upcoming match against England. While cricket fans are hoping for Virat’s (Great) comeback ahead of IND vs ENG semifinal 2.
Let’s take a look at Virat Kohli’s performances in the T20 World Cup knockout matches in history.
Virat Kohli T20 World Cup Knockout Records & Centuries
Virat Kohli has only played 4 knockouts in the T20 World Cup history. In 4 games, Virat Kohli has bagged 288 with a 152.38 strike rate. Despite his brilliant knocks, Virat hasn’t registered any century in the T20 World Cup yet. His highest score in the T20 World Cup is an unbeaten 89 runs against West Indies in the 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final.
The table has all of Virat Kohli’s stats in T20 World Cup Knockout matches.
| No. | Knockouts | V/S | Ground | Runs | B/F | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semi 2014 | SA | Shere Bangla National Stadium | 72* | 44 | 163.64 |
| 2 | Final 2014 | SL | Shere Bangla National Stadium | 77 | 58 | 132.76 |
| 3 | Semi 2016 | WI | Wankhede Stadium | 89* | 47 | 189.36 |
| 4 | Semi 2022 | ENG | Adelaide Oval | 50 | 40 | 125.00 |
| Total | 288 | 189 | 152.38 | |||
FAQ
Q 1 How many T20 World Cup appearances have Virat Kohli had in his career?
Ans Virat Kohli has played in 6 T20 World Cups in his cricket career including 2012, 2014, 2016, 2021, 2022, and 2024 editions.
Q 2 How many knocks did Virat Kohli play in the T20 World Cup?
Ans Virat Kohli has only played 4 knocks in the T20 World Cup yet. Kohli will play his next T20 WC knockout match against England in the 2024 edition.
Q 3 What is Virat Kohli’s ICC T20 record in the World Cup?
Ans Virat Kohli has amassed 1207 runs with a strike rate of 129.09 in 33 T20 World Cup matches.
Q 4 What is the highest score of Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup tournament?
Ans Virat Kohli registered his highest score of an unbeaten 89 of 47 balls against West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in the 2016 semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2024.
