Virat Kohli’s 3 best performances in Asia Cup

Virat Kohli is an ambitious cricketer from India, and stands out among greats for his blend of technical precision, mirrored after Sachin Tendulkar, and unparalleled athleticism. His dedication led to consistent performances across all formats, adeptly achieving formidable chases and amassing runs with apparent ease. This drive transitioned seamlessly into his captaincy, where he pushed his bowlers, prioritized bowling depth by sacrificing a batsman, and guided India to extended dominance atop Test rankings and their first series victory in Australia. Kohli’s leadership is marked by his pursuit of excellence, exemplified by his quest to become India’s most successful Test captain, a testament to his unyielding ambition on and off the field.

The Indian team under Kohli has been a different team altogether and the results that he has produced are also something which is worth remembering and commendable when compared to other sides, especially in Test cricket. With the Aisa Cup approaching, let us look at the top 3 batting performances of Virat Kohli in the ODI Asia Cup;

1. 183(148) vs. Pakistan in Mirpur in 2012

Arguably one of the best innings by the legendary batter, Virat Kohli which edged into the mind of every cricket fan was his innings of 183 runs. The prominent Indian batter, expressed his disbelief at scoring 183 runs in an ODI match against Pakistan during the 2012 Asia Cup in Mirpur. Recalling the innings, Kohli mentioned being in an exceptional mindset on that particular day. He delivered a remarkable performance, crafting an impressive 183 runs from 148 deliveries during the fifth match of the Asia Cup 2012.

2. 136(122) vs. Bangladesh in Fatullah in 2014

In the 12th Asia Cup, India faced Bangladesh on February 26, 2014. Virat Kohli’s exceptional performance during the chase of 280 stood out. He scored a brilliant 136 runs off 122 balls, with 16 boundaries and two sixes, at a strike rate of 111.47. Kohli’s masterful display contributed significantly to India’s victory, achieving the target with six wickets to spare. This match showcased Kohli’s adept batting skills and composure under pressure.

3. 108(120) vs Sri Lanka in Mirpur in 2012

In the 2012 edition of the Asia Cup, the legendary batter smashed a match-winning century and was also involved in a crucial partnership with Gautam Gambhir (100) to help India post a formidable first innings total. The star India batter scored 108 runs off 120 balls including seven fours.