Which Bowler Has Dismissed Virat Kohli the Most? [All Formats]
It’s hard to get Virat Kohli out. Virat Kohli is a great batsman who is always consistent and determined. He’s known as the “Chase Master” because he can stay not out when his team is chasing runs. Some bowlers have been able to get Kohli out more than others. Here we will talks about the bowlers who have dismissed Kohli the most in Test, ODI, and T20I cricket.
It’s important to know that Kohli is a very tough batsman to get out. He has 44 not-out innings in all formats, which is the third most after Ricky Ponting and Desmond Haynes. Among current players, he is the best. Virat Kohli has 35 not-out innings while chasing, which shows that he is a great finisher. Virat Kohli has the second-highest runs in ODIs while chasing, the best batting average in such situations, and the most ODI centuries scored during chases. These stats show how hard it is to get him out, but some bowlers have done it well.
Bowlers Who Have Dismissed Kohli in Test Cricket
In Test cricket, Kohli has been dismissed the most by Nathan Lyon from Australia and James Anderson from England. Each of them has dismissed him seven times. Here’s a list of the bowlers who have dismissed Kohli the most in Tests:
Nathan Lyon (Australia): 7 dismissals in 32 innings
James Anderson (England): 7 dismissals in 36 innings
Moeen Ali (England): 6 dismissals in 17 innings
Ben Stokes (England): 6 dismissals in 20 innings
Pat Cummins (Australia): 5 dismissals in 12 innings
Nathan Lyon’s off-spin bowling has been a problem for Kohli, especially on pitches that help spinners. James Anderson, a great fast bowler, troubled Kohli during India’s tour of England in 2014, dismissing him four times. However, Kohli came back strong in later series, showing that he can learn from his mistakes.
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Bowlers Who Have Dismissed Kohli in ODI Cricket
ODIs have been Kohli’s most successful format, but even here, some bowlers have been able to dismiss dismissed multiple times. Ravi Rampaul from the West Indies and Tim Southee from New Zealand have each dismissed Kohli six times in ODIs. Other bowlers who have had success against Kohli in ODIs include:
Ravi Rampaul (West Indies): 6 dismissals in 10 innings
Tim Southee (New Zealand): 6 dismissals in 17 innings
Josh Hazlewood (Australia): 5 dismissals in 8 innings
Jason Holder (West Indies): 5 dismissals in 19 innings
Adam Zampa (Australia): 5 dismissals in 12 innings
Ravi Rampaul dismissed Kohli mostly when Kohli was a young player, while Tim Southee and Josh Hazlewood have challenged him recently. Adam Zampa has been very good in limited-overs cricket, dismissing Kohli five times in ODIs and three times in T20Is.
Bowlers Who Have Out Virat Kohli in T20Is
In T20 cricket, where the margin for error is minimal, Kohli has been dismissed most often by Ish Sodhi from New Zealand, Chris Jordan from England, and Adam Zampa from Australia, each with three dismissals. Here’s a look at the bowlers who have managed to get Kohli out the most in T20Is:
- Ish Sodhi (New Zealand): 3 dismissals in 7 innings
- Chris Jordan (England): 3 dismissals in 9 innings
- Adam Zampa (Australia): 3 dismissals in 12 innings
These bowlers have used variations and subtle changes in pace to unsettle Kohli, who is otherwise known for his strong T20 performances.
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