Virat Kohli is one of cricket’s modern legends and an Indian batting maestro known for his consistency, technique, and sheer class. The legendary batter has been the captain of the Indian cricket team and is among the world’s top batters. Kohli’s insatiable hunger for runs and his adaptability across all formats of the game have made him a run-scoring machine.
With an elegant cover drive and impressive fitness levels, he has broken numerous records, including being the fastest to 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, and 11,000 runs in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Kohli’s passion and leadership qualities have earned him admiration worldwide. But when it comes to World Cups, the batting maestro has certainly brought his A-game whenever the Indian team have played in the marquee event. Let us now reminisce about some of his top innings in the major events so far in his career:
#5. 88(94) vs SL in 2023
During the 2023 World Cup, Virat Kohli played a crucial innings against Sri Lanka, scoring 88 runs from 94 balls. Despite narrowly missing out on a century, his performance significantly contributed to India’s success in the tournament. Kohli’s innings showcased his remarkable skill and consistency as one of the world’s leading cricketers. In the innings, he scored eleven boundaries before getting dismissed to a brilliant delivery from Dilshan Madhushanka.
#4. 95(104) vs NZ in 2023
In the 2023 World Cup match against New Zealand, Virat Kohli delivered a notable performance, scoring 95 runs from 104 balls. Although he narrowly missed a century, his innings played a key role in India’s performance in the tournament. Kohli’s near-flawless performance guided India through their chase. He contributed to three critical 50-run partnerships alongside Shreyas Iyer (33), KL Rahul (27), and Ravindra Jadeja (39 not out), ultimately securing the victory for India in 48 overs. He came out to bat when India were in a spot of bother but the legendary batter was sure that India crossed the line.
#3. 100*(83) vs Ban in 2011
This was Virat Kohli’s first appearance on the mega stage of the World Cup and he marked his presence with a brilliant century. In India’s first match against Bangladesh in the 2011 World Cup. Coming to bat at number 4 the prolific batter played a blistering knock and reached his century in just 83 balls. The innings included eight boundaries and two maximums. The talismanic batter also stitched a brilliant partnership with Virender Sehwag of 203 runs.
#2. 103*(97) vs Ban in 2023
Virat Kohli displayed a stellar performance against Bangladesh in 2023, scoring a magnificent 103 not out from 97 deliveries. His century came in the ODI World Cup, showcasing his consistency and skill in high-pressure situations. Kohli’s innings featured a balance of elegant strokes and smart placement, anchoring India’s innings. His brilliant chasing innings included six boundaries along with four maximums.
#1. 107(126) vs Pak in 2015
In India’s first game against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup 2015, it was Virat Kohli who scored his second World Cup hundred. Kohli with his composed batting, concluded the innings with a century, amassing 107 runs from 126 deliveries and propelling his team to a total of 300 runs for the loss of seven wickets. This remarkable feat made him the first Indian batsman to achieve a World Cup century against Pakistan, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s previous high score of 98 runs in such encounters.
