T20 World Cup: Match-winning knocks of Indian batter Virat Kohli
Veteran batter Virat Kohli is set to bolster India's top order in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, starting June 1. Kohli, the highest run-scorer in the ICC tournament, will aim to continue his exploits. Over the years, Kohli has starred in several match-winning knocks for India. He averages over 100 in winning cause. Here are his match-winning knocks in the T20 World Cup.
82* vs Australia, 2016
Kohli's unbeaten 82 against Australia in the 2016 T20 World Cup is among the best knocks of his international career. India were down to 94/4 in 13.6 overs while chasing 161 in Mohali. Kohli single-handedly took on the Aussie bowlers, guiding India to victory alongside MS Dhoni. The former smashed an unbeaten 82 off 51 balls (9 fours and 2 sixes).
82* vs Pakistan, 2022
The India-Pakistan clash in the 2022 T20 World Cup was one for the ages. India were reduced to 31/4 while chasing 160 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Kohli and Hardik Pandya joined forces thereafter, adding 113 runs. While Hardik departed, Kohli powered India to one of their greatest victories in T20I cricket. The latter slammed a 53-ball 82* (6 fours and 4 sixes).
72* vs South Africa, 2014
Kohli was the star of India's 2014 T20 World Cup campaign. He starred in their semi-final win against South Africa in Mirpur. The Indian batter smashed an unbeaten 72(44) as they chased down 173. India were in a spot of bother at 77/2, but Kohli secured them to a final-over win. The match remains memorable as Dhoni gave the winning stroke to Kohli.
55* vs Pakistan, 2016
Kohli has a staggering record against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. He owns four half-centuries in five games against them. In the 2016 encounter at Eden Gardens, India were down to 23/3 while chasing 119 against Pakistan. Mohammad Amir's opening spell kept Pakistan alive in the low-scoring contest. However, Kohli powered India to victory with a 37-ball 55*.
