Steve Smith’s Bold Prediction
Australian cricket star Steve Smith has made a bold prediction for the ICC T20 World Cup2024. He tipped Virat Kohli to be the tournament’s highest run-scorer. Kohli, fresh off winning the Orange Cap in IPL 2024, is in sensational form. Smith, not part of the Australia squad this time, believes Kohli will lead the run charts in the West Indies and the USA.
Kohli’s Current Form
Smith expressed his confidence during an interview with the ICC, stating, “My top run-scorer of the tournament will be Virat Kohli. He is coming off a terrific IPL and he is bringing in some great form and I think he will be the leading run-getter.” Kohli’s form has been impeccable, and he appears set to dominate the T20 World Cup2024.
Kohli’s T20 World Cup Record
Virat Kohli is already the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup2024 history, with 1141 runs in 25 innings. If he performs as Smith predicts, he will extend his records even further. Kohli’s ability to score consistently under pressure has always made him a formidable opponent in any format of the game.
Rohit Sharma: Another Contender
Not far behind Kohli is Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who ranks fourth on the all-time run-getters list in T20 World Cup2024. Sharma has a chance to climb up to second place this year. The opening pair of Kohli and Sharma is set to start India’s campaign against Ireland in New York on June 5.
India’s Group A Matches
India’s placement in Group A presents a favorable opportunity for Kohli to score big runs. Kohli has a remarkable record against Pakistan in T20 World Cup2024, with 308 runs and only one dismissal against them. The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan is set for Sunday, June 9.
Potential Line-Up Changes
The veteran opening pair of Kohli and Sharma means Yashasvi Jaiswal might miss out on a spot. However, Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has a different opinion. Gavaskar suggested that Jaiswal should bat at number 3, providing stability and depth to the batting lineup.
As the ICC T20 World Cup2024 unfolds, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli to see if he can meet the high expectations set by Steve Smith. Kohli’s current form and historical performance in T20 World Cups certainly make him a top contender for the highest run-scorer title. With India starting their campaign soon, cricket fans around the world eagerly await the thrilling matches ahead.
