Records which Virat Kohli can script in 2019 World Cup
What's the story
Team India captain Virat Kohli is expected to deliver the goods, for Men In Blue, in the World Cup 2019. The number one batsman in the world has been dominating the bowlers in both ODI and Tests since a while now. Kohli, who is set to feature in his third World Cup, can script several records this term. We list a few of them.
Tendulkar's record
Kohli can break Tendulkar's 16-year-old record
Kohli breaking Sachin Tendulkar's records has become the order of the day. In the past couple of years, he has eclipsed several feats of the Little Master. Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs in a single edition of the tournament (673). He had achieved the feat in 2003. Give his run-scoring ability, Kohli would look to surpass this tally in this edition.
Records
Kohli can eclipse several legends
Kohli has played 17 World Cup matches so far. He has scored 587 runs in these matches. He needs 413 runs more to get to the 1,000-run mark and become only the third Indian after Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly to achieve the feat. Kohli also has two World Cup hundreds to his name. He needs to amass five tons to surpass record-holder Tendulkar (6).
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Kohli can also surpass Kumble
Kohli is a superb fielder and hardly drops catches. He has taken eight catches so far. He needs another seven more to become the all-time leader in terms of catches taken by an Indian fielder in the World Cup. Anil Kumble (14) leads the show.
2019 World Cup
Kohli could define 2019 World Cup
Kohli can have a defining campaign in the 2019 World Cup. He has what it takes to shine with the bat. His average of 59.57 tells us the story of his dominance. With 10,843 runs under his belt, Kohli could win India the World Cup this time in England and Wales. With the pitches expected to assist batting, this could well be Kohli's tournament.