Goat Virat Kohli
Goat Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli has elevated batting to a new level in this T20 Word Cup. After a stunning comeback since Asia Cup following his plunging form, the former captain has scored 220 runs in four games with a strike rate of 144.73.
Although many predicted his return after his century against Afghanistan that came after almost 2 year 10 months, it was a dead rubber in a competition where India had already been out of it. And, Virat Kohli’s return as a batsman couldn’t find any limelight.
However, the King’s return found its way in MCG, Australia. The cheer from MCG, where 90,000 crowd began to chat his name on that Sunday’s night was heard out in Delhi, and it will not be quieted any time soon.
Fans were in a treat to saw the same screenplay countless times that Virat Kohli has done it for India, but the scenes that occurred subsequently presented a more comprehensive story.
Kohli is back: King Kohli’s bat speaks his comeback in Pakistan’s match
India had just defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the T20 World Cup opener in Melbourne after mounting an impressive chase.
Hardik Pandya’s teary eyes, the usually reserved KL Rahul’s embrace and the way skipper Rohit Sharma put Kohli on his shoulders tells a complete scenario what that chase was, and what Virat did on that night.
Goat Virat Kohli: The Delhi boy Kohli shines again
On Wednesday, November 2nd, in Adelaide, Kohli once again led the way with a 44-ball 64 not out as India defeated Bangladesh in a hard-fought match to increase India’s chances of making the semifinals.
Things started changing in his favour from Asia Cup 2022, where he scored 276 tournament runs at an average of 92, and his 122 not out against Afghanistan was his first ton for India after 2 year and 10 months. Additionally, it was his first Twenty20 international three-figure score.
Goat Virat Kohli: Kohli’s form and captaincy
Every sporting legend experiences a performance decline as they become older, which causes them to gradually disappear from the public eye.
However, Kohli’s situation was exceptional. He retained his position in the team despite losing his form and captaincy.
The cricketing superstar is frequently criticised. And Kohli’s prolonged hitting slump has become a significant talking point. However, he put an end to the rumour mill. His batting prowess has already solidified his place as a sporting great, but he has taken a lot of heat for his captaincy throughout his time in that position.
Goat Virat Kohli: King Kohli the leader
Over the years, many people have questioned Virat Kohli’s leadership abilities.
Virat Kohli: Is he the finest captain in India? Numbers, however, supports Kohli in that too, but unfortunately he is no more the captain of India.
The era of Kohli the captain is finished, but Kohli the batsman will continue.
Goat Virat Kohli: Numbers don’t lie
It will be hard to digest for many who want Kohli to be out of the team that the Delhi boy is now the highest run-scorer in the history of T20 World Cup.
As soon as he completed his 16th run in a Super 12 clash against Bangladesh, he went past Mahela Jayewardene.
Goat Virat Kohli carrying a highest batting average of 88.75 in the T20 World Cup. (minimum 10 innings). The only other batter in the tournament’s history with a batting average over 50 is Michael Hussey (54.62).
He recorded 308 runs recorded against Pakistan, which is the most by any batter has scored against an opponent in T20 World Cups.
At T20 World Cups, he has the joint-most fifty-plus scores against one opponent with four out of five innings against Pakistan.
The run-machine Kohli: A perfect finisher
While some says he plays slow, some says he is just an anchor, and the other debates he is cannot finish the game for his side. But, no one receive the tag G.O.A.T with just ordinary skills, he must have some other extraordinary quality, while the good batters excel in one depart, great batters excel in 2-3, but a batter calibre of Virat Kohli, excel in every role.
You can ask him to open the innings he will score plenty of runs for you. His game at 1 down is unavoidable to praise, he can play the role of anchor very well, and will finish the games for you too. He is not counted as the powerful striker, but if you look at his strike rate, then you will also say that he is really a G.O.A.T
Kohli’s batting strike rate is 199.03 throughout the final 17–20 overs of T20 World Cups. Only AB de Villiers (230.92) and Jos Buttler (206.94).
While his batting average is 212 in the first six overs in T20 World Cup games.
It’s his special day too, so let’s wish him without any delay, happy birthday Virat Kohli.
