Virat Kohli breaks Mahela Jayawardene's record, becomes highest run-getter in T20 World Cup history
Virat Kohli is now the highest run-getter in the history of T20 World Cup.
Virat Kohli scripted history in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday (November 02) as he broke Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene's long-standing record of most runs in the history of the tournament. Kohli achieved the elusive feat in India's Super 12 clash against Bangladesh at the Adelaide Oval.
Kohli headed into the clash needing just 16 runs to surpass Jayawardene in the list of highest run-getters in T20 World Cup history. He overtook him comfortably as the in-form batter got off to a flying start against Bangladesh to continue his purple patch in the tournament.
Jayawardene scored 1016 runs in 31 matches in the T20 World Cup at an average of 39.07 and a strike rate of 134.74. Kohli has managed to achieve the feat in just 25 matches and has batted at a stunning average of 83.42 while striking at 131.71 for the Indian team.
Also Read:Love for cricket doesn't buy you groceries: Darren Sammy on West Indies cricket's financial woes
He has been in sensational form so far in the tournament and has already notched up three half-centuries in four matches. After smashing back-to-back fifties against Pakistan and Netherlands, Kohli slammed another half-century against Bangladesh in Adelaide on Wednesday.
He is currently India's highest run-getter in the T20 World Cup 2022 having already breached the 200-run mark with incredible consistency. Earlier in the tournament, Kohli had become the first Indian to go past the 1000-run mark in T20 World Cup history.
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘Half-tank rule’: Does keeping your fuel tank full improve mileage?
)
'Right to change govt...': MEA counters Norway journalist’s 'why should we trust you' question - VIDEO
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘Automatic cars vs manuals’: Which uses more fuel?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Does regular servicing actually improve your car’s fuel economy?
)
Trump posts photo of himself walking with an alien, hilarious reactions follow - 'The alien's abs...'
)
Why Swedes still sing Rabindrasangeet more than a century later
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘100+ km/h penalty’: How much extra fuel do cars use at high speeds?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Does turning off the radio and headlights actually save fuel?
)
Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between SunRisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings? Check result
)
Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, fighter jets and air defense system to Saudi Arabia under defence pact, also plays mediator
)
Stunned by China’s engineering marvel? Elon Musk shares post of world’s biggest train station built near Beijing in 2 years
)
Troops withdrawal, reparations for war damage: What Iran demanded in its latest proposal to US to end war
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Next set of UFO Files: Pastors say 'translucent beings' and alien abductions part of new tranche
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How much fuel does a car AC use in 1 hour?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Does driving with the AC on waste too much fuel?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
'Idling vs. restarting': Does turning your engine off at red lights really save fuel?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Stealth, surveillance & strike: Indian navy set to induct 3 advanced indigenous vessels - Full details inside
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why petrol is not used as fuel in commercial aircraft
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Do wider tires decrease fuel mileage?
)
One last time? MS Dhoni's 'lap of honour' in CSK's last home game of IPL 2026 sparks retirement buzz - WATCH
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Most Hundreds for Each Test Playing Asian Country
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
'Iran's new 'vessel declaration' rule': What it means for global oil shipping
)
'Menace of dog bites...': Supreme Court refuses to change order on removing stray dogs - What it said
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Who’s in CM VD Satheesan’s cabinet? Meet the new Kerala UDF ministers
)
Lahore’s pre-partition street names RESTORED: From Jain Mandir to Krishnan Nagar | FULL LIST
)
Railways unveils India’s first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad – Here’s the first look
)
Pakistani Lashkar terrorist infiltrates to set up sleeper cells, gets hair transplant done in Srinagar
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Does parking in the shade prevent fuel evaporation in the summer?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 batters fastest to 3,000 T20 runs
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Which nations produce most honey? Top 7 countries leading global production
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Does cruise control really save fuel?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
What is the ideal car speed for maximum fuel savings?
)
164-foot tunnel discovered in Israel leaves scientists puzzled
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Petrol vs diesel: Which car engine really saves more money in daily driving?
)
How a Norwegian conglomerate preserved the taste of South India and turned it global
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New OTT releases this week (May 18-24, 2026): System, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Desi Bling- 6 movies and shows coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
Also Read:Wasim Akram reacts to Gautam Gambhir's 'selfish' remark on Babar Azam's captaincy in T20 World Cup
There were doubts over Kohli's form in the build-up to the T20 World Cup but Kohli has managed to silence his critics with brilliant performances in the tournament so far. He has played an instrumental role in India's success in the tournament so far and will be hoping to continue his fantastic run in the upcoming matches.