Kohli recently scored his 50th ODI ton vs NZ [AP]
On Sunday, team India will cross swords against Australia in the much-anticipated final of the 2023 World Cup. Led by Rohit Sharma, India have been prolific with bat and ball, entering the final with ten successive victories under the belt. They started their campaign with a thumping win over the Aussies, whom they will face in the final tomorrow. Although India lost three quick wickets, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul emerged as their saviours, guiding them to a memorable win through a mammoth 165-run partnership.
Hailed for his scintillating stroke play, Kohli struck 85 runs off 116 balls on a pitch that had ample assistance for the bowlers. However, he could have a bad outing in the World Cup final, as he doesn't possess great ODI record at the venue.
Virat Kohli's record in Ahmedabad
Since making his ODI debut, Virat Kohli has been the backbone of the Indian batting unit in this format. However, the talismanic Indian batter hasn't thrived at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, as evident from the stats below.
Virat Kohli's ODI stats in Ahmedabad
| Innings | 8 |
|---|---|
| Runs | 192 |
| Average | 24 |
| Strike Rate | 82.75 |
| 50/100 | 1/0 |
| Ducks | 1 |
As stated in the table above, Kohli has managed only 192 runs at an abysmal average of 24 and a strike rate 82.75, including a solitary fifty, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. These are certainly not outstanding numbers for someone of his calibre.
However, Kohli is in scintillating form in the World Cup, slamming 711 runs, including three hundreds and five fifties, at an unbelievable average of 101.57. So, considering his red hot form, we back him to play a match-defining knock in the final and better his numbers at the venue.
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