3 T20I Records Virat Kohli Couldn’t Break Before Retirement - A Look Back at Missed Milestones
Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest players, retired from T20 Internationals after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, scoring 76 runs against South Africa in the final. Virat Kohli, also known as Chase Master, set many T20 International records like most runs and highest chase average.
However, Virat Kohli didn’t break several records, and despite his 117-match career, three big milestones remained out of reach. We will discuss these records today in categories.
3 T20I Records Virat Kohli Couldn’t Break Before Retirement
Virat Kohli scored 4188 runs with 37 half-centuries, the most by any player, but he never scored a century. He came very close, scoring 94 runs unbeaten against West Indies in 2019 and 90 against Australia in 2016. Rohit Sharma, with four T20 International centuries, holds that record.
Virat Kohli’s highest score was 94 not out, and due to batting slightly lower in the order, this record remained exclusive.
Missing Fastest T20I Century Record
Virat Kohli never set the record for the fastest T20 International century, held by Rohit Sharma, who scored 100 runs in 35 balls against Sri Lanka in 2017.
Virat Kohli’s steady style, with an average of 48 and a strike rate of 137, meant he didn’t score quick runs in his career. His best was 82 in 53 balls against Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Falling Short of Most Sixes in T20Is
Virat Kohli hit 124 sixes in T20 Internationals, a solid number, but far behind Rohit Sharma, who hit 203 sixes. Virat Kohli mostly prefers singles and doubles, prioritizing fours.
You rarely see Virat Kohli hitting sixes in any format, so we cannot call him a power hitter. Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle, who hit big sixes, hold such records.
Kohli’s T20I Legacy Shines Bright
Despite missing these records, Virat Kohli’s T20 International career was remarkable. He led India to 27 victories as captain, second only to Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Virat Kohli received the Player of the Tournament award in the 2014 and 2016 T20 World Cups. He scored 296 runs in the 2022 T20 World Cup, making him the tournament’s top scorer.
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