NEW DELHI: India's performance in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup was marked by both dominance and heartbreak. Entering the tournament as one of the favorites, the Indian team, led by Virat Kohli, displayed exceptional form in the group stages, winning seven out of nine matches, with one match against New Zealand being washed out due to rain. This consistency saw India finish at the top of the group stage.
However, their journey took a dramatic turn in the semi-final against New Zealand. Chasing a modest target of 240, India's top order crumbled, with Rohit Sharma, captain Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul all departing early.
Despite a valiant effort from Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni, who stitched together a gritty partnership, India fell short by 18 runs, bringing an end to their World Cup campaign.
1/10:Virat Kohli's record-breaking journey: All major milestones
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2/10:80 International Centuries
<p><br /><br />With 80 international centuries across formats, Kohli is second only to Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international tons.<br /><br /><br /></p>AFP
3/10:Most player of the series award in T20I
Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket sensation, has achieved a remarkable feat in the shortest format of the game. With an impressive tally of seven Player of the Series awards in T20 Internationals, he has surpassed all other players in this category.Agencies
4/10:First Batter in ODI History to Score 50 Hundreds:
<p><br /><br />Kohli became the first cricketer to score 50 ODI hundreds, a remarkable achievement that underscores his dominance in the format.<br /><br /><br /></p>PTI
5/10:Most T20I 50s
With an impressive tally of 38 half-centuries in T20 Internationals, Kohli has solidified his position as the batsman with the most 50+ scores in this format.PTI
6/10:ICC Cricketer of the Year
<p>Kohli won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2017 and 2018, recognizing his excellence across all formats.<br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Agencies
7/10:Most Centuries in Chases in ODIs
<p>Known as the 'Chase Master,' Kohli has scored an unparalleled 27 centuries while chasing targets, making him one of the greatest match-winners in ODI history.</p><br /><br /><br />ANI
8/10:Fastest to 3500 runs in T20I
Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket sensation, has achieved yet another remarkable milestone in his illustrious career. The talented batsman has become the quickest player to reach 3,500 runs in T20 Internationals, accomplishing this feat in a mere 96 innings.PTI
9/10:First Indian to Score a Century in Day-Night Tests
<p><br /><br />Kohli made history by scoring a century against Bangladesh in 2019, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in a day-night Test.<br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Agencies
10/10:Winner of all three ICC white ball tournaments
Virat Kohli has become the second Indian cricketer to achieve the remarkable feat of winning all three ICC white ball tournaments. He follows in the footsteps of the legendary MS Dhoni, who was the first Indian player to accomplish this milestone.ANIThe semi-final defeat was a bitter pill for Indian fans to swallow, as the team had been strong contenders throughout the tournament.
Rohit Sharma, who emerged as the tournament's leading run-scorer with 648 runs at an average of 81.00, including five centuries, later expressed his belief that Dhoni should have batted at number four.
In a viral video from 2019, Rohit mentioned: "I personally always feel that him batting at number 4 ideal for the team. It totally depends on how the captain (Virat) and the coach think about it. Personally, I would be happy if he (Dhoni) bats at number four."
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In the crucial semi-final, Dhoni batted at number seven, scoring 50 runs off 72 balls before being run out by Martin Guptill.
India, who last won the ODI World Cup in 2011, have won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 title under Rohit's captaincy.
