Virat Kohli, the former India captain, further cemented his status as the leading run-scorer in ICC tournament finals with a significant contribution in the T20 World Cup 2024 final. His impressive 76-run knock against South Africa in Barbados on Saturday propelled his total to 410 runs in 10 finals. This achievement surpasses his previous record of 334 runs in nine innings, firmly establishing him as the most prolific batsman in ICC finals.
Kohli’s remarkable achievement puts him ahead of Kumar Sangakkara, who sits in second place with 320 runs in seven innings. The top five run-scorers in ICC tournament finals are:
1) Virat Kohli – 410 runs in 10 innings
2) Kumar Sangakkara – 320 runs in seven innings
3) Travis Head – 318 runs in three innings
4) Mahela Jayawardene – 270 runs in seven innings
5) Adam Gilchrist – 262 runs in four innings
Kohli’s contributions in various ICC finals have been instrumental in India’s success. His significant scores include:
1) 35 runs against Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup Final
2) 43 runs against England in the Champions Trophy Final
3) 77 runs against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup Final
4) 5 runs against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy Final
5) 44 and 13 runs against New Zealand in the WTC Final
6) 14 and 49 runs against Australia in the WTC Final
7) 54 runs against Australia in the ODI World Cup Final
8) 76 runs against South Africa in the T20 World Cup Final
Kohli’s consistent performance in high-pressure situations, particularly in finals, highlights his exceptional talent and ability to rise to the occasion. His record-breaking achievement in ICC tournament finals further cements his position as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
