Back to his absolute best, India superstar Virat Kohli registered a huge new record to his name, surpassing Sri Lankan cricket legend Mahela Jayawardena. It was Jayawardena who had held the record of being the top-scoring batter in T20 World Cup history but Kohli shattered his record in the Super 12 match against Bangladesh on Wednesday. In a video that was shared by the ICC on social media, Jayawardena sent a classy message to Kohli after the latter achieved the historic milestone.
What Mahela Jayawardena Said On Virat Kohli Shattering His T20 WC Record
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After Virat Kohli shattered Mahela Jayawardena's record of scoring the most runs in T20 World Cups, the Sri Lankan legend sent a classy message to the Indian superstar.
Mahela Jayawardene congratulated Virat Kohli for breaking his record© Instagram
When it comes to Kohli, the marquee batter first featured in a T20 World Cup for India in 2012. So far, he has played 25 matches in the tournament, across editions, scoring 13 half-centuries. Kohli's highest score came against West Indies in the 2016 edition when he produced an 89-run knock.
Kohli smashed 64 off 44 balls against Bangladesh to go past Jayawardena and achieve the milestone. He was also named the Player of the Match for his performance.
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