At the culmination of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Virat Kohli emerged as the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023, showcasing a stellar performance throughout the tournament.
In the realm of ODIs in 2023, Virat Kohli’s remarkable achievements included accumulating 1377 runs, claiming one wicket, and securing 12 catches in 27 matches. His standout year was exemplified by an exceptional display at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, where his pivotal contributions played a crucial role in India’s journey to the final.
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Kohli’s exceptional form reached its peak during the World Cup, where he notched up a record-breaking tally of 765 runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 2003 record for the most runs scored by an individual batter in a men’s Cricket World Cup. The Indian No. 3 showcased consistency by scoring at least a half-century in nine out of his 11 innings during the tournament, concluding with a remarkable average of 95.62 and a strike rate of 90.31. Notably, he registered three centuries, including a crucial one in the semi-final against New Zealand.
The semi-final clash against New Zealand became a defining moment for Kohli, where he exhibited a masterclass performance, reaching his record 50th century in ODIs. This monumental achievement made him the leading century-scorer in the format’s history. Despite a valiant effort in the final with another half-century, Kohli’s dismissal marked a turning point, and India fell short of clinching the title.
Ending the year with 1377 runs at an impressive average of 72.47, Kohli notched up six centuries and eight half-centuries in 24 innings. His standout performance in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand remains etched in memory, symbolizing a picture-perfect moment for Kohli, with the setting including the presence of his wife Anushka and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in the stands. Kohli’s exceptional innings not only showcased his individual brilliance but also played a crucial role in India’s formidable total of 397, paving the way for a historic victory.
