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Under Kohli’s leadership, India got to see amazing batting form that helped it gain victory in many matches. He was a big name in T20I cricket and had already become a star player.’
Looking at his bold batting efficiency, people called him the ‘chase master’.
He also captained the Indian team after MS Dhoni. Kohli has reached big milestones in the cricket sport, scoring 8000, 9000, and 11000 in one day international matches that gave him the name of ” The God of Cricket”.
His skills and records have made him a legend in cricket history.However, as the time goes by and new generation came, someone to compete with Virat Kohli;s title is Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma- Bio, Debut in the T20I league and Statistics
The current captain of the Indian cricket team Rohit Sharma is one the best players of the Indian team in all three formats of the game Test Cricket, One Day international (ODI), and Twenty20 international. He is the first player to score 5 T20I centuries.
He has made several records to his name, including the most sixes in International cricket and the most double centuries in ODI cricket. He also has the most centuries in the World Cup tournaments.
His career highlight includes being a part of the Indian team that won the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup leading the team to victory in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. He is one of the best batsmen of his generation and one of the greatest hitters of all time.
Rohit Sharma T20I Debut: God of T20i Cricket 2024
Rohit Sharma made his T20I debut for the Indian team on September 19, 2007, against England during the inaugural season of ICC World Cup Twenty20.
Rohit Sharma in the T20I Cricket
Rohit Sharma has led India to victory in 42 out of 55 T20i’s matches. As a captain he has surpassed Dhoni’s record. Currently, he is the only second Indian after Virat Kohli score more than 4000 runs in the T20I’s.
His batting style is known for its power hitting and has made him one of leading figures in T20 cricket globally. In IPL, Sharma has won six IPL titles , one with the Deccan Chargers and five years as a captain of Mumbai Indians, making him one of the Successful players in the IPL season.
Comparison Between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
Runs Scored by Kohli and Sharma in T20I
When it comes to who might be the next god of cricket after Kohli, it is a challenging question, as both Kohli and Sharma have excelled in their own right. Kohli is known for his remarkable consistency and high average, he has scored 4042 runs in 115 matches at an average of 52.73 and a strike rate of 137.95. He has one century and 37 half centuries.
Virat Kohli’s Batting Career Summary
| Match Format | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 125 | 31 | 4188 | 122 | 48.69 | 137.04 | 1 | 38 | 369 | 124 |
On the other hand, Rohit has a slightly lower average but is known for his explosive batting and ability. He scored big with 4039 runs in 145 matches at an average of 31.32 and a strike rate of 139.85. He has four centuries and 29 half centuries.
Rohit Sharma Batting Career Summary
| Match Format | Innigs | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 151 | 16 | 4231 | 121 | 32.05 | 140.89 | 5 | 32 | 383 | 205 |
Differences in the Score Pattern
While Kohli has a higher average and more runs, Rohit has more centuries and a higher strike rate. Picking the one who is better might be subjective and depend on criteria for the comparison.
Kohli is good at his consistency and ability in an innings, while Rohit’s ‘s batting and match winning capabilities make him a game changer for India. Both have contributed to India’s success in T201 cricket, making them an important part of the team.
Why do people call Rohit Sharma next in line to be the ‘God of T20I’?
Rohit Sharma is an important player in T20I cricket but has not surpassed the score of Virat Kohli yet. He is the closest in line to hitting the score of Kohli and might achieve more than that, given his performances and fans are anticipating the same, given his score.
