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For more than ten years, in all formats, Virat Kohli has been the cornerstone of the Indian batting lineup. Few people are able to match the former captain of India’s levels of consistency. He is the first player in the history of the format to reach 4000 runs and has participated in more than 100 T20 matches.
In the Twenty20 World Cup, Kohli leads all scorers with 1142 runs in 28 games at an average of 76.13 and a strike rate of 130.66, including 14 half-centuries. He was the World Cup’s top scorer in both 2014 and 2022, which is noteworthy. The star batsman is back to lead the squad in batting as he participates in his sixth elite 20-over competition.
All eyes will be on the right-hander as the Men in Blue get ready to play Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup. He was instrumental in India’s triumph against its bitter rivals in the previous season. With a strong record against Pakistan, Kohli will want to replicate his valiant efforts this time around.
T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli’s overall statistics against Pakistan
Total Matches: 5
Total Innings: 5
Runs Scored: 308
Batting Average: 308
Batting Strike Rate: 132.75
100/50 – 0/4
Best Score: 82*
The T20 World Cup match between Virat Kohli and Pakistan was unforgettable.
One of the greatest knocks in Twenty20 history came from Virat Kohli’s most memorable performance against Pakistan during the World Cup. India was in serious trouble in a 2022 World Cup group-stage match against their bitter rivals as they chased a moderate target of 160. In a highly anticipated match at Australia’s crowded MCG field, Pakistan’s pacers shook the Indian batting lineup.
Indian openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma were both sent packing early. With minimal disruption to the scoreboard, Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel also left. India’s winning chance was 15% when they were 4/31 in 6.1 overs. Since their talisman, Kohli, was still in the middle, the Indian dugout and fans continued to hold out hope for a miracle.
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Along with Hardik Pandya, the former captain of India gradually took over the game. India gained complete control of the game as Kohli hit two sixes against Haris Rauf in the 19th over. Despite the dramatic events that transpired, particularly in the last over, India managed to win on the last ball of the innings thanks to Kohli’s incredible 82* from 53 balls.
Crucial matches in the T20 World Cup 2024 between Virat Kohli and Pakistan
Shaheen Afridi:
When facing left-arm pacers, the Indian top-order is vulnerable. Kohli has been in problems before, even if he isn’t usually their victim. Shaheen Afridi will lead the pace attack and try to give his team an early lead. Shaheen removed Kohli from the game during the 2021 T20 World Cup with a lazy off-cutter. But Kohli prevailed in 2022, even hitting the Pakistani pacer for three boundaries in a single over.
Mohammad Amir:
Despite being a potent left-arm bowler with the new ball, Amir has been unable to remove Kohli from the game. But he’s undoubtedly given the standout batter a hard time in the past. There have been 12 dot balls in two innings and 19 balls. Observing Kohli’s response to this threat will be interesting.
Virat Kohli’s Records against Pakistan
- Virat Kohli has scored 308 runs against Pakistan in T20 World Cups, this is the most by any player against a single opponent in the marquee event.
- Virat Kohli has a batting average of 308 against Pakistan in T20 World Cups, this is the highest by a batter against a single opponent.
- Virat Kohli’s four 50+ scores against Pakistan are the joint most by a batter against a single opponent in T20 World Cups.
- Virat Kohli’s 30 fours against Pakistan in the marquee event are also the joint most against a single opponent.
- Virat Kohli has won the Player of the Match award three times against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, which is the most by a player against a single opponent.
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