Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli continues to etch his name in the history of international cricket with his remarkable performances. In a recent match against Australia, Kohli played a stunning inning, scoring 85 runs in a challenging situation, showcasing his batting prowess. His excellence with the bat didn’t stop there, as he went on to record another half-century in the subsequent game against Afghanistan on Wednesday. The Indian cricket star, in a composed and masterful display, scored 55 runs off 56 balls, guiding the team to victory and simultaneously breaking yet another record in World Cups.
Kohli zooms past Sachin Tendulkar
Virat Kohli’s 55-run knock catapulted him to the summit of the list of cricketers with the most runs in One Day Internationals (ODI) and T20 World Cups. Prior to the Afghanistan encounter, he had amassed 2,256 runs across both formats of the World Cup and required a mere 23 runs to surpass his cricketing predecessor, Sachin Tendulkar. In a moment of style and finesse, the right-handed batter achieved this milestone by smashing a boundary off Azmatullah when he was at 19 runs. His new total of 2,311 runs across both World Cup formats firmly establishes his dominance.
However, Kohli’s record-breaking spree didn’t end there. During India’s tense chase of a 200-run target at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, his 85-run performance propelled him to greater heights. He eclipsed Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most runs in ICC limited-overs tournaments, accumulating a total of 2,840 runs. Additionally, he overtook the Master Blaster in the list of most runs scored in successful run-chases in ODIs during the Australia game.
Unforgettable Rohit Sharma innings
India’s current captain, Rohit Sharma, also left an indelible mark in the match against Afghanistan. Rohit notched his 31st ODI century, setting India on a path to a resounding victory over Afghanistan at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. He achieved his century in a record-breaking fashion, doing so off just 63 balls, a feat that had been held by the legendary Kapil Dev, who took 72 balls to reach a century against Zimbabwe in 1983. This remarkable achievement by Rohit, surpassing Kapil Dev by nine balls, demonstrated India’s dominance as they successfully chased down 273 runs, securing victory by 8 wickets. Kohli and Rohit’s stellar performances continue to redefine the standards of Indian cricket on the world stage.