Virat Kohli created yet another record as he became the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to score 16,000 runs in white-ball cricket.
The former skipper reached the milestone during third and final T20I against Australia. In the high-voltage game, Kohli smashed a knock of 63 off just 48 and played a crucial role in helping team India win the match and the series as well.
His partnership with Suryakumar Yadav for 104 in 62 balls was crucial in a high run-chase game.
Kohli was seen in his old form as he struck three fours and four maximums during his innings.
Virat becomes second batter to cross 16,000 runs
Virat has now 16,004 runs in white-ball cricket (T20Is and ODIs), and became the second batter after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
The ‘run-machine’ Kohli has scored 12,344 runs in 262 ODIs at an average of 57.68. While in 107 T20I games, he has smashed 3,660 at an average of 50.83 with a highest-individual score of 122*. In white-ball formats he struck 44 centuries and 97 half-centuries (43 in ODIs and 1 T20Is – century, 64 in ODIs and 33 in T20Is – fifties)
Mostly regarded as ‘God of Cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar has amassed 18,426 in 463 ODIs at an average of 44.83. He struck 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries in one-day internationals.
The game was a total roller-coaster for the spectators, as after Australia started their innings on a bang, Indian bowlers then restricted them in middle. Tim David then again shifted the momentum to his side with his 54 off 27 to guide his side to 186 for 7 in 20 overs.
India during the chase lost both his captain and vice-captain cheaply, but after that, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav took the responsibility of scoring the runs on their shoulders and help the side win the game.
Suryakumar Yadav played a monstrous knock of 69 off 36. While Kohli scored 63 off 48.
Virat Kohli on his knock against Australia
Virat Kohli opened up about that he was unable to connect in the last overs otherwise India will win the match way before.
“You spoke about the last over. It was kind of that situation because of me not being able to connect a few before that. The game shouldn’t have gone on that long and we should have probably (had) 4 or 5 to chase in the last over and not 11,” Kohli said.
“So it was important to maintain my composure and get one boundary at least for the team and I was able to do so and I am grateful for that,” he added.
