Virat Kohli’s performance in the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup has been nothing short of fantastic. With nine wins in nine games during the group stage, India is proving to be the best team in the tournament. Much of their success is attributed to the incredible performance of their batters, led by Virat Kohli.
Kohli’s outstanding display in the tournament includes eight 50+ scores in nine innings, along with two centuries. Currently, he is the top scorer in the competition with 711 runs. This exceptional form will be essential as India advances to the knockout stages of the tournament.
As the former Indian captain progresses in the knockout stages, it brings the question of what his record has been in ICC knockout matches. Kohli’s performance in ICC knockout matches commenced in 2011 when he faced Australia in the World Cup quarterfinal. Although he struggled in the 2015 and 2019 World Cup knockout games, he redeemed himself in the 2023 World Cup semifinal, scoring a remarkable 117 against New Zealand.
Remarkably, Kohli holds the unique record of scoring a half-century in every T20 World Cup knockout match he has played, demonstrating his consistency in high-pressure games.
On the contrary, Kohli hasn’t replicated the same success in the ICC World Test Championship, with his four innings in that competition yielding just 120 runs, with a top score of 49.
As the tournament progresses, India and Australia are emerging as the top favorites for the 2023 World Cup title, with India leading the odds at 1.95 followed by Australia at 4.50, South Africa at 5.50, and New Zealand at 7.50. On the other hand, Pakistan is the underdog with odds at 301.00. Betting on the World Cup and other cricket matches is also available.
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