Wankhede Stadium: The Theatre of Virat Kohli's Iconic Cricket Moments

Virat Kohli's cricket career has been marked by numerous iconic moments at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. From a young star in the 2011 World Cup to heartbreak in the 2016 T20 World Cup and finally redemption with a record-breaking 50th ODI century, Wankhede remains a special venue for him.

Over the years, Virat Kohli has emerged as India's most reliable and versatile cricketing star, excelling in diverse conditions against formidable opponents worldwide. While Kohli has favorites among countries, bowlers, and pitches, one venue stands out: Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

Kohli boasts an exceptional all-format record at Wankhede, amassing 1,140 runs in 19 innings across 16 matches, averaging 71.25 with three centuries and seven half-centuries. His highest score there is a monumental 235. Here are some of his career-defining moments at this iconic stadium.

In the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final against Sri Lanka, a young Kohli showed resilience under pressure. Coming to bat at 31/2 after Sachin Tendulkar's dismissal, Kohli scored a crucial 35 in 49 balls, setting up an 83-run partnership with Gautam Gambhir. This paved the way for India's first 50-over World Cup win in 28 years, and Kohli was pivotal in that journey, scoring 282 runs in the tournament.

Fast forward to 2016, Kohli's brilliance continued during the ICC T20 World Cup. His unbeaten 89 off 47 balls nearly single-handedly led India to the final. Despite a bittersweet exit after a semifinal loss to the West Indies, Kohli ended as the Player of the Tournament, scoring 273 runs in five innings.

The 2022 Asia Cup marked Kohli's return to form, culminating in his monumental 50th ODI century during the World Cup semifinals. This performance broke Sachin Tendulkar's record, and Kohli's unbeaten century, along with Shreyas Iyer's, helped India set a formidable 397/4, leading to victory over New Zealand.

In his final T20I match at the 2022 T20 World Cup, Kohli played a crucial role, scoring 76 off 59 balls in the win over South Africa. Returning to Wankhede for a felicitation event, he finally celebrated a T20 World Cup win, exorcising the ghosts of past disappointments.

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