Virat Kohli, the modern-day legend and former Indian skipper, is a name synonymous with consistency and T20 brilliance. As India gears up for the 2024 T20 World Cup, all eyes are on Kohli to lead the batting charge. While the coveted T20 World Cup trophy has agonizingly eluded him so far, Kohli boasts an unmatched record – the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup history. The two time Player of the Tournament winner has scored a staggering 1,141 runs at a phenomenal average of 81.50.
Kohli to leave Dhoni behind!
While Kohli skipped India’s sole warm-up match against Bangladesh, he stands on the cusp of etching another remarkable feat in T20 World Cup history. Kohli has a chance to surpass MS Dhoni, the legendary finisher, for the most runs scored in the death overs (overs 16-20) of the tournament.
Across his T20 World Cup career, Dhoni, known for his calmness under pressure, amassed 311 runs in the death overs during his 33-match stint. Chasing close behind is Kohli, with an impressive 302 runs in the death overs from his 25 innings. A mere 10 runs separate Kohli from dethroning Dhoni at the pinnacle of death-overs mastery in the T20 World Cup.
| Player | Runs | SR |
|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | 311 | 157.8 |
| Virat Kohli | 302 | 194.8 |
| AB de Villiers | 273 | 203.7 |
| Angelo Mathews | 262 | 162.7 |
| Michael Hussey | 260 | 189.7 |
