Virat Kohli Becomes First Cricketer to Score 3,000 Runs in Both T20 and 50-Over World Cups

Virat Kohli, the legendary Indian batter, has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first player to amass 3,000 runs across both the 20-over and 50-over Cricket World Cups. This remarkable feat was achieved during India's T20 World Cup Super Eights clash against Bangladesh in Antigua.

Kohli's journey to this milestone has been marked by consistent brilliance. In the T20 World Cup, he stands as the leading run-scorer with 1,207 runs in 32 matches. His average of 63.52 and strike rate of 129.78 are a testament to his dominance in the shortest format. Kohli has also notched up 14 half-centuries and won the 'Player of the Tournament' award twice, in 2014 and 2016.

In the 50-over World Cup, Kohli's record is equally impressive. He is the second-highest run-scorer in tournament history, with 1,795 runs in 37 matches. His average of 59.83 and strike rate of 88.20 highlight his ability to anchor the Indian innings. Kohli has scored five centuries and 12 fifties in the 50-over World Cup, with his highest score being 117.

Kohli's most memorable performance in the 50-over World Cup came in 2023, when he won the 'Player of the Tournament' award. He scored a staggering 765 runs in 11 matches, including three centuries and six fifties. His average of over 95 and best score of 117 were instrumental in India's success.

Overall, across both competitions, Kohli has amassed 3,002 runs in 67 innings. His average of 61.26, five centuries, and 26 fifties are a testament to his exceptional batting prowess.

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