Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup Final Performance in Numbers as Legend Ends T20I Career

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In a thrilling T20 World Cup 2024 final, Virat Kohli once again proved his mettle, delivering a match-winning performance that earned him the Man of the Match award. The mega star soon after announced his retirement from T20I format at the presentation ceremony.

Kohli's substantial knock of 76 off 59 balls was pivotal in guiding India to a competitive total of 176/7 in their 20 overs. South Africa, despite a valiant effort, fell short by 7 runs, finishing at 169/8. Kohli's innings was a masterclass in pacing and strategy.

His progression throughout the innings was noteworthy: he scored 21 runs off his first 15 balls (strike rate: 140.0), 16 runs off the next 15 balls (strike rate: 106.7), 11 runs off the following 15 balls (strike rate: 73.3), and finished strongly with 28 runs off his last 14 balls (strike rate: 200.0). His fifty came off 48 balls, making it the second slowest fifty for India in T20 World Cup history.

Highest Scores in T20 World Cup Finals:

• 85 - Kane Williamson vs AUS, 2021
• 85 - Marlon Samuels vs ENG, 2016
• 78 - Marlon Samuels vs SL, 2012
• 77 - Mitchell Marsh vs NZ, 2021
• 77 - Virat Kohli vs SL, 2014
• 76 - Virat Kohli vs SA, 2024*
• 75 - Gautam Gambhir vs PAK, 2007

Virat Kohli in This Tournament:

Before today: 75 runs (7 innings)
Today: 76 runs off 59 balls

Virat Kohli's Scores in T20 World Cup Finals:

• 77 (58) vs SL, Mirpur, 2014
• 76 (59) vs SA, Bridgetown, 2024

Kohli's consistency in T20 World Cup finals is remarkable, adding another significant innings to his record. His performance in this final also included hitting 4 sixes, tying him for the most sixes hit in a T20 World Cup final by an Indian, matching his own record set in 2014 against Sri Lanka.

Slowest Fifties for India in T20 World Cups (balls):

• 49 - Suryakumar Yadav vs USA, New York, 2024
• 48 - Virat Kohli vs SA, Bridgetown, 2024 Final*
• 45 - Virat Kohli vs PAK, Dubai, 2021
• 44 - Gautam Gambhir vs BAN, Nottingham, 2009
• 44 - Rohit Sharma vs WI, Mirpur, 2014

Kohli vs South Africa in T20 World Cup Knockouts:

• 72* (44), 2014 SF
• 50* (48), 2024 Final

Most Sixes Hit in a T20 World Cup Final:

• 6 - Marlon Samuels vs SL, Colombo, 2012
• 4 - Misbah-ul-Haq vs IND, Jo'burg, 2007
• 4 - Virat Kohli vs SL, Mirpur, 2014
• 4 - Carlos Brathwaite vs ENG, Kolkata, 2016
• 4 - Mitchell Marsh vs NZ, Dubai, 2021
• 4 - Axar Patel vs SA, Bridgetown, 2024*

Kohli's performance not only secured the victory for India but also reaffirmed his status as a legend in T20 cricket. His ability to deliver under pressure and his knack for big-game performances make him an invaluable asset to the team.