India's run machine Virat Kohli has been the most consistent batsman for the team in the last decade. Since 2012 T20 WC, he has went on to create many records for his team with the bat. He made his T20I debut for India in June 2010 under Suresh Raina's captaincy and since then, his fearless approach with the bat and aggressive intent to go for runs has helped him to be the most consistent player. Here in this article, we will have a look at some of the records owned by Virat Kohli in T20 World Cup.
1. Most runs in men's T20 WC history:
Virat Kohli today became highest run-scorer in T20 WC history.
Most runs in men's T20 World Cup:
Virat Kohli - 1065
Mahela Jayawardene - 1016
Chris Gayle - 965
2. Most runs in a single T20 WC edition:
Virat Kohli smashed 319 runs in 2014 T20 WC.
Most runs in a single T20 WC edition:
Virat Kohli - 319 in 2014
Tillakaratne Dilshan - 317 in 2009
Babar Azam - 303 in 2021
3. Highest batting average in men's T20 WC history:
Virat Kohli averages 88.75 with the bat in T20 World Cup.
Highest batting average in T20 World Cup without any criteria:
Virat Kohli - 88.75 (23 inns)
Matthew Hayden - 88.33 (6 inns)
Justin Kemp - 86.5 (5 inns)
4. Most runs against an opposition team in men's T20 WC:
Virat Kohli has smashed 308 runs against Pakistan in T20 WC.
Most runs against an opposition in men's T20 WC:
Virat Kohli - 308 vs PAK (5 inns)
Chris Gayle - 289 vs AUS (6 inns)
Tillakaratne Dilshan - 238 vs WI (7 inns)
5. Only player with two Man of the Tournament award in T20 WC
Virat Kohli won Man of the Tournament award in both 2014 & 2016 T20 WC for his insane contribution with the bat. Virat Kohli was the lone warrior for India in both these T20 WCs. In 2014, India ended up losing final match to Sri Lanka despite a strong knock off 77 from Virat Kohli and in 2016, Kohli recorded his highest score of 89* in T20 WC semi-final game vs West Indies and he also went onto take a crucial wicket with the ball but all his efforts unfortunately ended in vain without support from other players in the side.
Most MoM awards in T20 WC history:
Virat Kohli - 7
Shane Watson - 5
Mahela Jayawardene - 5
Chris Gayle - 5
