When did Virat Kohli last play a T20I game? How much did he score and what happened?

Virat Kohli has been the anchor of India's batting unit for over a decade now. The 35-year-old was India's best batsman at the recently-concluded ODI World Cup 2023. Virat finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer. However, things have been different when it comes to the T20I Format. 

Virat Kohli has not featured in the T20I format for over a year. After the upset at the ODI World Cup 2023 Final, questions have been raised over Kohli's inclusion in the T20 World Cup 2024. As we approach the World Cup, let us look at the last time Virat featured for India in the T20 format. 

Bet on India vs Afghanistan and other cricket matches here!

When did Virat Kohli last play a T20I match?

Virat Kohli did not feature in the T20I format for team India in all of 2023. Kohli last played the shortest format in November 2022, in the T20I World Cup. An inclusion for the 2024 World Cup would see Kohli return to the 20-over format after an 18-month sabbatical.

Kohli last featured in a T20I game on November 10, 2022. India played England in the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup at the Adelaide Oval. It has been close to 14 months that Kohli has not featured in T20Is.

How much did Virat Kohli score in his last T20I match?

In Kohli's previous T20I game, he scored a half-century. In the World Cup semi-final, the Indian batter scored a 40-ball 50, hitting four boundaries and one maximum. Courtesy of Kohli's 50, India set a respectable total in the knockout game. 

What happened the last time Virat Kohli played a T20I game?

India suffered a defeat the last time Virat Kohli played a T20I game. India bowed out of the T20I World Cup with a defeat to England. Batting first, India put up a total of 168/6 on the board. Virat Kohli scored a half-century, and Hardik Pandya (63 off 33) played an important knock later in the innings. 

However, all went wrong for India in the run-chase. England won the game by 10 wickets, as the openers scored 170 runs in 16 overs. Skipper Jos Buttler scored 80 off 49 deliveries. His partner-in-crime, Alex Hales scored 86 off 47 deliveries. The England duo smashed 13 boundaries and 10 maximum off their blades to record a thumping win.

MORE: Will Virat Kohli be dropped for T20I World Cup by India?

Ready to make your predictions and win on the International Cricket matches? To find all the latest odds, betting and cricket scores and fixtures from India click here.