IN PHOTOS: Virat Kohli completes 16 years in international cricket, a look at his top knocks

On this day, stalwart Virat Kohli made his international debut for India. On the occasion of his completion of a 16-year journey, here are Kohli's top knocks (Pic: File Pic)

Updated On: 2024-08-18 04:08 PM IST

Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar

Virat Kohli (Pic: File Pic)

Whenever there will be talks around Virat Kohli, the match against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 will always be remembered. In the run chase of 160 runs against the "Green Shirts", the "Men in Blue" lost early wickets. Kohli known for his ability to chase down the target proved his worth by smashing unbeaten 82 runs in 53 deliveries. The right-hander's knock was laced with 6 fours and 4 sixes. Team India won the match by four wickets

In the ODI World Cup 2023 match against South Africa, batting first Virat Kohli accumulated 101 runs off 121 balls including 10 fours. With this, he levelled the record for the most ODI centuries with India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar. After setting a target of 327 runs, Team India bowled out South Africa for 83 runs

In the ODI World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand, the cricketing world witnessed a historic record being broken. Batting first Virat Kohli smashed 117 runs in 113 balls which saw him hit 9 fours and 2 sixes. With this century, the right-hander became the first-ever batsman to complete 50 ODI tons and holds the record for the most centuries in the format. The "Men in Blue" posted 397 runs on board and bowled out the Kiwis for 327 runs

In the Asia Cup 2012, a high-voltage match between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan, the "Green Shorts" posted 329 runs on board. In the run chase, Gautam Gambhir returned to the pavilion on a two-ball duck. Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma registered 52 and 68 runs, respectively to their names. Facing 148 deliveries, Virat Kohi single-handedly smashed 183 runs. His gritty knock included 22 fours and 1 six. The Blues registered a comfortable win in 47.5 overs

In the T20 World Cup 2016, a match against the cricketing giants, of Australia, Virat Kohli showcased his batting prowess during the run chase. The Aussies scored 160 runs against the Indians in the 20 overs. India's top-order batting lineup collapsed with a string of low scores, that's when Virat Kohli stood tall and chased down the target. He played an unbeaten knock of 82 runs off 51 balls including 9 fours and 2 sixes. The "Men in Blue" won the match by six wickets

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