Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup Knockout Stats

Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of the greatest batters in T20 World Cup history. He has established himself as a modern-day great in the shortest format of the game, with no equal in his prowess. 

Virat Kohli recently had a tremendous 2024 Indian Premier League season, emerging as the tournament’s highest run-scorer. As he heads into the 2024 T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the USA and West Indies, he aims to continue his brilliant run of form. 

Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup history. But did you know that he’s also the leading run-scorer in T20 World Cup knockout matches? 

On that note, let’s take a look at the statistics of Virat Kohli’s performances in T20 World Cup knockout matches: 

72 vs South Africa, Mirpur, Semi-final 2014

Virat Kohli was the hero of India’s T20 World Cup 2014 ride. He stole the spotlight in their semi-final clash against South Africa in Mirpur. The Indian hitter blasted an unbeaten 72 off 44 deliveries to chase down 173. 

77 vs Sri Lanka, Mirpur, Final 2014

India, put into bat by Sri Lanka after losing the toss, managed to score 130 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Virat Kohli led the charge with 77 runs off 58 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup fell short of the 30-run mark. In reply, Sri Lanka chased down the target in just 17.5 overs to clinch the title. 

89 vs West Indies, Wankhede, Semi-final 2019

In the 2016 semi-final against West Indies, Team India smashed 192 runs on the board, courtesy of Virat Kohli’s incredible unbeaten 89-run blitz from just 47 balls. But sadly, it wasn’t enough as the West Indies chased it down in 19.4 overs, winning the match by seven wickets.

50 vs England, Adelaide, Semi-final 2022

India succumbed to another semi-final defeat, this time against England in Adelaide. He emerged as a lone warrior once again, anchored the innings with a composed 50 from 40 balls. However, it was of no use as England won the match by 10 wickets. 

Virat Kohli’s Record in ICC T20 World Cup Knockout Matches: 

Match Date	Opponent	Venue	Runs Scored	Result
2014-04-04	South Africa	Mirpur	72*	India won (Semi-final)
2014-04-06	Sri Lanka	Mirpur	77	India lost (Final)
2019-03-31	West Indies	Wankhede	89*	India lost (Semi-final)
2022-11-10	England	Adelaide	50	India lost (Semi-final)