Recently retired England cricket legend James Anderson made a big statement about Virat Kohli, praising him for his exceptional ability in chasing targets. The 42-year-old fast bowler believes that no one in the history of the game has been better at chasing runs in the second innings than Virat Kohli. Anderson shared this view during a conversation on the Tailenders podcast, saying, “I don’t think there’s been a better batsman in the history of the game at chasing targets in the second innings than Virat Kohli.”
It’s well-known that when chasing targets, King Kohli shows a different level of intensity on the field. He has single-handedly led the Indian team to victory in many seemingly lost matches. This is why he is often called the ‘Run Chase Master’ in international cricket.
Virat Kohli’s Performance in ODI Run Chases
- Runs: 7,852
- Matches: 166
- Innings: 155
- Average: 64.36
- Strike Rate: 93.56
- Centuries: 27
- Half-centuries: 40
Virat Kohli’s Performance in T20 Run Chases
- Runs: 2,013
- Matches: 54
- Innings: 48
- Average: 67.10
- Strike Rate: 136.47
- Half-centuries: 20
Virat Kohli’s International Cricket Career
In his international career, Virat Kohli has played a total of 533 matches for India. In 591 innings, he has scored 26,942 runs. Kohli has an impressive record with 7 double centuries, 80 centuries, and 140 half-centuries in international cricket.
