By India’s talisman Virat Kohli will be playing his first game of the ICC 2024 T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Kohli will be playing a different role than usual, opening the batting alongside the skipper, Rohit Sharma.
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Despite his heroics, Kohli is yet to win the T20 World Cup with the Indian team and will be fired up to get the job done on US soil. At 38 years of age, this could possibly be Kohli’s final T20 World Cup.
India will be up against their arch-rivals and Kohli’s favourite opposition, Pakistan at the same venue on Sunday, June 9.
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How much did Virat Kohli score against Ireland in the 2024 T20 World Cup?
Virat Kohli vs Ireland 1 (5), c Benjamin White b Mark Adair.
Virat Kohli opened the batting for India along with Rohit Sharma. The 35-year-old was dismissed cheaply, and quickly. Kohli scored one run, before getting caught on the fifth ball.
How has Virat Kohli fared in T20 World Cup 2024?
The game against Ireland was Virat Kohli’s first game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 campaign.
| Opponent | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 20.00 |
What is Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup record over the years?
Virat Kohli has a stunning record at the T20 World Cups. Although he is yet to get his hand on the coveted trophy, he has been the leading scorer at the T20 World Cups across the globe. The chase master has won numerous games for India with his brilliant batting.
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| Matches | Runs | Average | SR | 50s | 100s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 1142 | 76.13 | 130.67 | 14 | 0 | 89* |
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