Kohli became the highest run-scorer in the history of the T20 World Cup, going past Sri Lankan legend Mahela Jayawardene 1016 runs in 31 matches. Kohli had 1001 runs in 24 matches at the start of this match.
He knocked off the record in the 7th over of the Indian innings against Taskin with a single down the on-side.
Virat Kohli became the highest run-scorer in the history of the T20 World Cup, going past Sri Lankan legend Mahela Jayawardene (1016 runs in 31 matches). Kohli had 1001 runs in 24 matches at the start of this match.
At the start of the T20 World Cup, he went past Rohit Sharma and Martin Guptill to become the highest run-scorer in T20Is.
Kohlis unbeaten 82 off 53 balls against Pakistan not only won India the game from nowhere but was also described as the best T20I innings ever by many including India captain Rohit Sharma.