Five runs. That’s all Virat Kohli has managed to score so far in the T20 World Cup 2024. As India gears up for the Super 8 stage, Kohli finds himself in an unfamiliar situation – a batting rut. The name “Virat Kohli” has long been synonymous with Indian cricketing prowess, but this tournament has presented him with unprecedented challenges.
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— Teena Rawat (@RameshverRawat) June 12, 2024
Kohli’s T20 World Cup campaign has been marked by poor form. With scores of 1, 4, and 0, he faces a career-worst group-stage crisis. What exacerbates this situation is the lack of opportunities to find his rhythm. He missed India’s only practice match against Bangladesh, and the final group-stage game against Canada was washed out due to rain.
Virat Kohli’s Performance at T20 World Cups
Kohli’s role as an opener – a return to his early T20 days – hasn’t yielded the desired results for India. The experiment aimed to capitalize on his aggressive batting style for the team, but it hasn’t quite clicked.
Table
| Year | Innings | Runs | Average | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 90 | 45.00 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 170 | 85.00 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 | 184 | 92.00 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 | 68 | 34.00 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 246 | 123.00 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 5 | 1.67 | 0 |
However, there’s hope. This is the first time Kohli has entered the Super 8s of a T20 World Cup in such poor form. In the five previous editions, he was a run machine, anchoring the Indian batting line-up. His class and ability to produce big numbers are undeniable. Team India and fans alike eagerly await his resurgence in the crucial Super 8 matches.
India kicks off their Super 8 campaign against Afghanistan on June 20. Kohli’s redemption could be the key to lifting the coveted trophy.
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