Choosing the best T20 international batsman is a debate that sparks endless discussions between fans, cricketers and experts equally. With the format that produces a host of superstar over the years, it seems impossible to limit the list to the same name. From Chris GayleSix-heatting proves for MS DhoniFrom finishing capacity, AB de Villiers‘360-degree strokeplay Virat KohliContinuity of pressure, each player has left a unique impression on the smallest format of the game.
Recently, Indian wicketkeeper-hatter Dinesh karthik Facated with this challenge during a clear chat CrackbaseHe was asked to choose the best T20i batsman of all time, and after several rounds of elimination, he finally revealed his choice.
Dinesh Karthik selects all-time best T20 i batter
During the fun segment, Karthik was first presented with a long list of mythological names. Rohit SharmaGayle, de Villiers, Suryakumar Yadav, Yuvraj SinghDhoni, Kohli, and Suresh RainaIn the next round, he trimmed Rohit, de Villiers, Kohli and Dhoni to the list.
From there, the competition was tired as Karthik only chose de Villiers and Kohli. The final decision was always going to be a difficult, but in the end, Karthik bowed towards Kohli, calling him the best T20i batsman which the world has ever seen. He justified Kohli’s unmatched stability and crunch moments, to indicate the ability to distribute the properties, which distinguish him in highly competitive format.
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Impressive numbers in t20i
Kohli’s T20I record provides sufficient evidence to support Karthik’s selection. Former Indian captain bid farewell to T20I in 2024 after India’s victory T20 World Cup Campaign in West Indies and USA. In its final presence, against the Grand Stage of the World Cup final South AfricaKohli has so far created another memorable innings. His knock of 76 runs in 59 balls decorated with six borders and two huge sixes proved to be decisive to complete the trophy in India.
During his career, Kohli became a benchmark to bat in T20I. In 125 matches, he scored 4,188 runs in 117 innings, an average of an extraordinary 48.69 with a strike rate of 137.04. His tally included 38 half -centuries and a century, outlining their ability to score continuously against top bowling attacks. The one who stood the most was his habit to perform when it was the most important, especially in the knockout games and high-pressure chass.
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