Virat Kohli In T20Is: A Look At Major Records And Stats As Indian Legend Retires From Shortest Format

Virat Kohli T20I Records & Stats: As Indian legend cricketer Virat Kohli retires from T20Is, here's a look at all the major records and stats that he holds in the shortest format.

Virat Kohli T20I Records & Stats: Here's A Look Major Records And Stats Held By Virat Kohli In T20Is

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Virat Kohli T20I Records & Stats: Virat Kohli announced retirement from T20Is after India defeated South Africa by seven runs in the T20 World Cup 2024 Final on June 29 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Virat Kohli had been having a dismal T20 World Cup campaign as the batter struggled with form but he came back in form when it mattered the most– the final. Kohli played the role of an anchor throughout India’s batting innings and helped the team to post a competitive total.

Despite a poor run of form throughout the tournament, the Indian cricket legend saved his best for the final, scoring a half-century in the decisive match. Kohli concluded with an impressive 76 off 59 balls, helping India post a total of 176 runs on the board. 

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As Kohli bid farewell to the T20 World Cup on a high note, lifting the trophy in his final appearance in the tournament, let's take a look at his records and stats in the format.

Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking Career In T20Is

- 4188 Runs: Kohli has amassed 4188 runs in T20Is, the second-most by any player, only behind Rohit Sharma's 4231 runs. Notably, Kohli achieved this in 34 fewer innings than Rohit. Both Kohli and Rohit, who retired from the format on June 29, are the only players to have scored 4000+ runs in all three international formats.

- 48.69 Average: Kohli's average of 48.69 in T20Is is the second-highest for any player, just behind Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan (48.72).

- Player of the Match Awards: Kohli has won 16 Player of the Match awards in T20Is, the most by any player, one ahead of Suryakumar Yadav. He also holds the record for being Player of the Series six times, including twice in T20 World Cups (2014, 2016).

- 1292 Runs T20 World Cup History: Kohli has scored 1292 runs in T20 World Cup history, the highest by any player. He was the leading run-scorer in the 2014 edition with 319 runs, the most by any player in a single tournament edition. He also topped the charts in the 2022 edition with 296 runs

- Highest Average: Kohli's average of 58.72 in T20 World Cups is the highest among the 34 players who have scored 500+ runs in the tournament. He has 15 scores of 50+ in 33 innings, three more than the next best (12 by Rohit Sharma).

- Player of the Match Awards In World Cup History: Kohli has won 8 Player of the Match awards in the T20 World Cup history, three more than the next best of five (held by Mahela Jayawardene, Chris Gayle, Shane Watson and Adam Zampa). 

- Player of the Tournament Award: He is also the only player to have won the Player of the Tournament award twice. He won it in the 2014 and 2016 editions.

- Knockout Matches: Kohli averages 103.50 in T20I semifinals and finals, with five 50+ scores in T20 World Cup knockouts – the most by any player.

- 67.10 Average: Kohli's average of 67.10 in run chases is the highest for any player with at least 500 runs while batting second in T20Is. Among full member nations, only Suryakumar Yadav averages 50+ in run chases.

- 42 Wins: India has successfully chased 42 times out of the 52 completed T20Is in which Kohli played. Kohli remained unbeaten in run chases 18 times and India won each of those matches. He has crossed 50+ in run chases 20 times in 48 innings.

- 47.57 Average as Captain: Kohli's average as captain in T20Is is the highest for any captain with at least 1000 runs. 

- 50+ Average: Kohli is the only player to average 50+ simultaneously across all three formats, having 1000+ career runs in each.

- Four Major ICC White Ball Trophies: Kohli is the only player to feature in the winning 11 of the finals of all four major ICC white ball events: the Under-19 World Cup (2008), the ODI World Cup (2011), the Champions Trophy (2013) and the T20 World Cup (2024).