100 Matches in all three formats: Virat Kohli set to join Ross Taylor in the elite list

When India takes the field to play arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday to start their Asia Cup 2022 campaign, star batter Virat Kohli will represent the nation in his 100th T20I match. Meanwhile, he will also become the first player in history to play 100 matches for India in all three formats of the game.

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Virat Kohli will become only the second player after Kiwi batter Ross Taylor to turn out in 100 matches in all three formats. Before retirement, Ross Taylor represented New Zealand in 112 Tests, 236 ODIs, and 102 T20Is.

Being able to represent the country in 100 matches in each format is proof of Virat's longevity in the game. Since his international debut in 2008, his consistency and the unwavering faith his side has shown in him despite various ups and downs in his decorated career.

So far, Virat has represented Team India in 99 T20I games, in which he has aggregated 3,308 runs at an average of 50.12. His best individual score for India in this format is 94 and he has scored 30 half-centuries in this format.

Between 2017-2021, this star batter has led his side 50 teams as captain. Out of these 50 games, he has won 30 and lost 16. Two matches have ended in a tie while two failed to produce a result. His win percentage as a captain in this format is an impressive 64.58.

2022 in particular has been very tough for Virat Kohli

This year, Virat has played only four T20Is for his side, across which he has scored 81 runs at a subpar average of 20.25. His best score in the format this year is 52.

All eyes will be on this star batter to regain his form with a match-winning knock and perhaps hit his much anticipated 71st international century. He has gone over 1,000 days without scoring a century at the international level.

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Since his last international century in November 2019, Kohli has played a total of 27 T20Is since his final international ton, he has scored 858 runs in this format at an average of 42.90. His best score in this format is 94*. He has hit eight half-centuries in this format since his last ton.

In all formats combined, he has featured in 68 international matches since his last international ton and scored 2,554 runs across all formats in 82 innings at an average of 34.05. He has hit 24 half-centuries across all formats.

India is to take on Pakistan on Sunday, August 28 in the 2nd match of the Asia Cup 2022 in Dubai. The final will be played on September 11.