Virat Kohli reclaims spot in top 10 of ICC T20I batsmen rankings after Pakistan heroics

Virat Kohli, the former India captain, has reclaimed his spot among the top ten ICC T20I batsmen rankings. King Kohli’s heroics during India’s game against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup helped him reach the 9th spot in the rankings. Previously, he was ranked 15th.

Kohli’s unbeaten knock of 82 helped India cross the line in the match that went right to the last ball. The innings saw the former captain in a sublime form that he regained during the Asia Cup 2022. The Delhi batter has had some issues with his form in the recent past, which led to a performance slump and many cricket pundits criticised him vehemently for not scoring an international century since 2019. Like he has done on numerous occasions in his illustrious career, Kohli took it as a challenge and, after a month’s sabbatical, made a comeback to give a fitting reply to detractors.

The 33-year-old batsman is regarded as one of the greats of all time and arguably the greatest in T20 cricket. His struggle with form pushed him out of the top 10 list, and he was placed at number 35 in August. After ending the Asia Cup as the tournament’s highest run-getter, Kohli jumped 20 spots in the rankings. And now, he is back in the top 10.


The 82* of 53 in the opening game against the arch-rivals Pakistan saw Kohli in full-flow as he hit six 4s and four 6s. The innings is being regarded as his finest in international T20 - so far. Kohli’s return to form will undoubtedly be the biggest asset for India in the T20 World Cup.

1. What was Virat Kohli’s ranking before the India vs Pakistan game?
   Virat Kohli was placed at no. 15 before the match against Pakistan.
2. How many boundaries did Kohli hit against Pakistan?
   Kohli’s knock of 82* included six 4s and four 6s.