Virat Kohli is on a mission to become the highest T20I run-scorer in the world. The Indian skipper made a century in his maiden T20I match. But he has some tough competition. The record for the highest T20 score by a batsman is 175 by Chris Gayle.
Virat Kohli's maiden T20I century
Virat Kohli's maiden T-20I century against Afghanistan was an innings to remember for the Indian skipper. He dedicated the innings to his wife Anushka Sharma and daughter Tamika. The century helped India post 212/5 off 20 overs and knocked Afghanistan out of the Asia Cup 2022.
Kohli also became the fourth Indian to score a century in all formats. He is now tied with Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Suresh Raina for the most T20 centuries in one-day international cricket. He also became the second man to reach the 3500-run mark in a T20I and the third in international cricket.
Kohli's maiden T20I hundred came against Afghanistan in the Super Four match of the Asia Cup. He opened the innings, making 122 runs off 61 balls. It is the highest score by an Indian in a T20I. Kohli's century also took him past Rohit Sharma in terms of most 50-plus scores.
Chris Gayle's 175 is the highest T20 score by a batsman
Chris Gayle's 175 is the best T20 score by a batsman in IPL history. The batsman scored his century in 66 balls, breaking multiple records in one inning. He also broke the record for the fastest century in competitive cricket (29 balls) and the record for the most number of sixes in T20 innings (17). In addition to his batting prowess, he also took two wickets in the match.
Gayle was awarded the Man of the Match award for his innings. The best T20 score is a hundred runs above the last player's score, which is the highest total ever by a batsman. He made his record by hitting seven sixes in his innings against Australia, which were defending a modest 142.
Kohli's work ethic
Virat Kohli's work ethic is legendary. He has been spotted in the nets numerous times. He is extremely focused and hates being bowled out. He also hates dropping a catch in fielding practice. He tries his best to make every delivery count.
Against Pakistan, Kohli played stunning innings. The unbeaten 82-run knock in just 53 balls helped Team India to win the match by four wickets. He played irresistible shots and was a big part of India's success. Kohli's batting style helped him and Hardik Pandya build a successful partnership. They worked hard to find gaps and were able to hit some irresistible shots.
Kohli's batting style and attitude is unparalleled. He plays with passion and aggression that will never be surpassed. His unmatchable work ethic has inspired millions of fans. He has been in outstanding form at the T20 World Cup and has played consistently at the highest level.
Passion
Virat Kohli is a cricketer who is renowned for his explosive batting. The Indian opener is currently the leading run scorer in T20I cricket. In a recent match against the Netherlands, Virat scored a half-century to get his team past the halfway mark. The innings also made him the highest run scorer in T20 World Cup history.
In the first innings, India were batting on fifty when they lost three early wickets and were in a good position. Virat Kohli stepped in and led the team to 156/6 in 20 overs. It was a phenomenal innings, despite the difficult circumstances. He defied the odds of decent bounce, pressure to score runs and England's pacers.
Aggression
Virat Kohli's aggressive nature is a well-known trait in a cricketer. In his first T20I against the West Indies, he made 94 not out. The wicketkeeper-batsman did not start the innings well, but then he entered his aggression mode and made superb innings. He started his innings with a single off the bowling of Kesrick Williams, but after this incident, his innings took a turn for the worse.
Virat Kohli roared back to form in the T20I series against England. He reclaimed the record of having a 50+ batting average in each format of International Cricket. In fact, he played one of the best T20 innings of his career to notch up the score.
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