Virat Kohli in ICC Matches: How Kohli has performed in ICC Knockouts - A detailed Guide

From Kinnaur to Kozhikode, from Dwarka to Dibrugarh - the whole nation is eagerly in wait for the night to end, as the gladiators of India take on New Zealand in the ICC World Cup 2023 semifinal on Wednesday (November 15).

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, at the shores of the Arabian Sea will host this monumental clash as Rohit Sharma and his troops aim to rewrite history and take the penultimate step to add the elusive third badge to their jersey chest.

As India prepare for their challenge against the sturdy Black Caps, there is a huge anticipation for this team courtesy of their flawless performance so far. The Indian team has been excellent, winning all of their nine group-stage matches.

Their batting has been quite superb, and the man who has emerged as the flagship performer is Virat Kohli, the undisputed King of World Cricket. Kohli has clubbed bowlers, amassed massive scores and stands on 594 runs ahead of the knockout stages.

Virat Kohli, one of the modern greats in the world of cricket, has captivated millions with his unique batting technique. This former Indian cricket team captain has carved a niche for himself with his aggressive playing style, remarkable consistency, and ability to perform under pressure. Kohli is not just a cricketer but a brand and an inspiration to young aspirants aiming to make a mark in the gentleman's game.

As the nation eagerly waits to watch Kohli in his supreme touch, today we shall take a look at how India's undisputed batting stalwart has fared when it comes to knockout matches and overall ICC World Cups.

Virat Kohli stats in ICC World Cup

Virat Kohli made his debut in the 2011 World Cup, and this is his 4th appearance in World Cups. The Indian batter has amassed 1624 runs in 35 ODI matches with a fantastic average of 58. The former India captain has four centuries and 11 fifties in the tournament, and has just a solitary duck to his name.

Virat Kohli stats in Tournament Knockouts

Despite his terrific record in overall World Cup matches, Kohli has a poor record when it comes to tournament knockout matches. Kohli has so far scored 346 runs in 15 knockout matches and averages only 28 in those matches.

The Indian batter has only scored two fifties in these matches, with his highest score of an unbeaten 96 coming against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy 2017 semifinal.

Virat Kohli Record in World Cup Semifinals

Virat Kohli's record in the ICC World Cup semifinals is quite poor. The Indian batter has played in two semis, and he has yet to cross one-digit scores so far.

Kohli scored just 9 runs in the 2011 World Cup semifinal against Pakistan, and then he managed to score just 1 run in the 2019 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.

But the encouraging thing for India fans is that whenever Kohli has gone past single digit score in tournament semis, he has scored half-centuries. In the overall tournament semifinals, Kohli has scored 165 runs at an average of 33.