In 2024, Virat Kohli’s performance across all formats has been notably disappointing, marking a significant decline from his previous standards. Here’s a detailed overview of his statistics and challenges faced throughout the year.
| Format | Test | ODI | T20 |
| Innings | 17 | 3 | 10 |
| Runs | 376 | 58 | 180 |
| Average | 25.06 | 19.33 | 18.00 |
| Strike-rate | 67.38 | 84.05 | 119.20 |
| 50/100 | 1/1 | 0/0 | 1/0 |
He has managed only one century and two fifties throughout the year, indicating a stark contrast to his prolific scoring in previous years.
Format-Specific Breakdown
Virat Kohli’s performance in Test matches (2024)
In Test cricket, Kohli has had a particularly tough year:
. He played 5 Tests, scoring 245 runs with an average of 27.22.
. His best performance came in the first Test against New Zealand, where he scored 70 runs, However, he struggled significantly in subsequent matches, including a low point where he scored just 18 runs combined in another Test.
Kohli’s performance in ODIs (2024)
Kohli’s ODI statistics are equally concerning:
. He participated in only 3 ODIs, accumulating 58 runs at an average of 19.33 which is below his career norms.
His highest score was just 24, and he did not manage to hit any half-centuries or centuries in this format.
Kohli’s performance in T20I (2024)
In T20s, Kohli’s performance was slightly better but still underwhelming:
. He played 10 T20 matches, scoring 180 runs with a highest score of 76.
. He recorded one half-century but failed to convert it into a century.
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Conclusion
Kohli’s performance in 2024 has been described as a “year to forget,” with significant room for improvement as he looks to regain form before the end of the year. Upcoming series against New Zealand and Australia provide him with opportunities to redeem himself and potentially finish on a high note.
