Star India player Virat Kohli’s 95-run knock against New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup was a special one for many reasons. Not only did it help India win their fifth consecutive match of the tournament, but it also saw Kohli achieve three significant milestones.
1. Fourth-highest all-time run-getter in ODIs :
Kohli surpassed Sanath Jayasuriya to become the fourth-highest all-time run-getter in ODIs with his knock of 95. He now has 13,437 runs in 274 ODI innings at an average of 58.16. Only Sachin Tendulkar (18,426), Ricky Ponting (17,438), and Kumar Sangakkara (14,234) have scored more runs in the format.
2. First-ever individual to complete 3,000 runs in white-ball ICC matches :
Kohli became the first-ever batter to complete 3,000 runs in white-ball ICC matches. He has now scored 3,054 runs in 68 limited-over ICC tournament innings at an average of 67.86. His tally includes 1,384 runs in ODI World Cups, 529 runs in Champions Trophy matches, and 1,141 runs in T20 World Cup matches.
3. Most 50+ scores for India in international wins :
Kohli’s 95-run knock against New Zealand was his 137th instance of scoring 50 or more runs in a winning match for India. This broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 136 such knocks.
Kohli’s achievements are a testament to his greatness as a batter. He is one of the most consistent and destructive batsmen in the world, and he continues to break records at will. His 95-run knock against New Zealand was a classic example of his batting prowess, and it was a fitting way to mark his return to form after a few quiet months.
Virat Kohli’s impact on the 2023 World Cup
Kohli’s form in the 2023 World Cup has been crucial to India’s success. He has scored 481 runs in five matches at an average of 96.20, with four fifties and one century. His century against Pakistan in India’s opening match of the tournament was one of the greatest ODI innings ever played.
Kohli is currently the leading run-scorer in the 2023 World Cup, and he is one of the favourites to win the Player of the Tournament award. His performances have helped India become one of the favourites to win the tournament, and they will be hoping that he can continue his good form in the remaining matches.
Kohli is currently the leading run-scorer in the tournament, and he is one of the favourites to win the Player of the Tournament award. His performances have helped India become one of the favourites to win the tournament, and they will be hoping that he can continue his good form in the remaining matches.
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