IND vs PAK: Virat Kohli completes 100 T20Is, sets new Indian record

Former India captain Virat Kohli achieved a major milestone on Sunday, August 28 as he became the first from the country to play at least 100 matches across all formats of the game. Kohli got to the landmark when he completed his 100th T20I in the high-octane Asia Cup opener against Pakistan in Dubai.

Virat Kohli also became only the 2nd batter after former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor to play at least 100 matches across all formats of the game. Kohli has played 262 ODIs, 102 Tests and 99 T20Is so far after having made his international debut in 2008.

Virat Kohli played his 100th ODI as early as 2013 and completed his 100th Test earlier this year during a home



series against Sri Lanka.

Notably, Rohit Sharma, the skipper, holds the record for having played the most number of T20Is in world cricket. The Mumbai Indians captain was playing his 133rd match on Sunday.

Virat Kohli returned to competitive action after having been rested for the tour of West Indies and Zimbabwe. The former captain, who was in charge when India were beaten by 10 wickets by Pakistan in Dubai last year, has played only 4 T20Is in the lead-up to the continental tournament.

However, the team management and the selectors have shown faith in Kohli's abilities as returns to the team despite a lean patch across all formats of the game.