Skip to main content

Exclusive News

Virat Kohli’s 3 best performances against Pakistan 

Virat Kohli, one of the greatest ever players in cricket history, has racked up numerous extraordinary accomplishments over the course of his 15-year career. His statistics demonstrate how frequently he has scored runs for India in all three forms. 

One of the opposition teams that Virat Kohli continues to be a major headache for is Pakistan. He has played some outstanding innings against Pakistan over the years, which has been a pain in their side. Let’s take a look at Virat Kohli’s 3 best performances against Pakistan.

1. 82* during T20 World Cup 2023

Virat Kohli's 3 best performances against Pakistan 
Virat Kohli World Cup 2023

During their initial match of the 2022 T20 World Cup, India was in a lot of trouble, and that was the time King Kohli took charge of the situation. He scored an undefeated 82 runs with a strike rate of 154.72 in the intense game.

Virat Kohli‘s performance sustained India in the chase, and in the last over, he increased the pressure by smashing two sixes off the speedy Haris Rauf. Many analysts regarded the first six as one of the greatest shots ever made throughout the history of the sport.

2. 183* during Asia Cup 2012

Virat Kohli's 3 best performances against Pakistan 
Virat Kohli Asia Cup 2012

When India lost a wicket and had no runs on the scoreboard during this game, Virat Kohli walked to the crease and promptly got going. He used a variety of techniques, including graceful drives and strong pull shots, and he was especially effective against Pakistan’s spinners. 

In the annals of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli’s 183 versus Pakistan during the 2012 Asia Cup remains to be among the most famous innings. His magnificent performance, which featured 22 boundaries as well as two sixes, enabled India to easily score the remaining 330 runs.

3. 107 during 2015 ODI World Cup

Virat Kohli's 3 best performances against Pakistan 
Virat Kohli World Cup 2015

When the Men in Blue were batting first, Rohit Sharma was taken early, bringing Virat Kohli at the crease. Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, and Virat Kohli collaborated brilliantly to help India reach a total of 300.

He played numerous stunning strokes to the delight of a crowded stadium, finishing with a knock of 107. During his time at the crease, Kohli smashed eight boundaries and was the anchor that kept India’s innings together.

More in Exclusive News

Predicting West Indies Women’s Playing XI for their third ODI against India Women

West Indies women are all set to turn their fortunes around against Team India...

BBL 2024-25: Predicting Hobart Hurricanes’ Playing XI for their clash against Adelaide Strikers

Struggling in the seventh spot on the tournament standings, Hobart...

BBL 2024-25: Predicting Adelaide Strikers’ Playing XI for their clash against Hobart Hurricanes

The ‘number 5’ Adelaide Strikers will play the ‘number 7’ Hobart...

OTD | Sanath Jayasuriya and Mark Taylor made their debuts for Sri Lanka and Australia respectively in 1989 

On this day in 1989, Mark Taylor and Sanath Jayasuriya made their ODI debut for...