Virat Kohli’s top five T20 performances versus the West Indies

Virat Kohli would be eager to go back to his flowing best in the T20 series after a stumbling start in the ODI series against the West Indies. The three-match series is being held in Kolkata, with India winning the first T20I yesterday night. Virat Kohli has been in a bit of a tangle lately, especially when compared to his lofty standards. While the 33-year-old waits for his elusive 71st ton, he’ll be looking to show the world exactly how amazing he can be when he’s at his best.

Let’s take a look at some of Virat Kohli’s best T20I innings against the West Indies on that note.

70 off29, Mumbai 2019

Virat Kohli, who came in during the 13th over with his side at 138-2, dominated from the first ball and put on a T20 clinic. As he recorded his fastest T20 half-century, he struck with surgical accuracy to dismantle the West Indian bowling assault.

94 off 50, Hyderabad 2019

The Delhi lad appeared to be a shadow of his former self, attempting to muscle the ball rather than rely on his natural timing. Kohli was stumbling along at 37 off 28 when a spat with Kesrick Williams enraged the Indian captain.

89 off 47, ICC T20 World Cup 2016, Mumbai

In the 2016 T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli was a different animal. Kohli, who was arguably at the pinnacle of his skills at the time, scored 273 runs in the event with an average of 136.50 and a strike rate of 146.77.

59 off 45, providence 2019

After losing an early wicket, India’s ship was steadied by Virat Kohli’s efficient run chase. India were in trouble at 27/2 after five overs, chasing 147 at Providence, when Rishabh Pant joined his skipper in the middle.

54 off 41, ICC T20 World Cup 2014, Mirpur

Virat Kohli demolished opposition bowling attacks in the previous edition, just like he did in the 2016 T20 World Cup. He finished the tournament with 319 runs and a 130 strike rate.