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ICC T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli becomes 1st player to register a hat-trick in the history

Virat Kohli has hit the form and is scoring fifties in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. After playing a match-winning knock of 82 not out again Pakistan, he amassed an unbeaten 62 against the Netherlands. After failing in a game with South Africa in Perth, the 33-year-old came back to his back and registered a crucial fifty against Bangladesh at the Adelaide Oval. Kohli is the first player in the history of the T20 World Cup to score 3 or more fifty-plus knocks on three occasions.

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Men with 3 or more fifty-plus knocks in a T20 World Cup:

  • Virat Kohli (2014, 2016, 2022)
  • Matthew Hayden (2007) Gautam Gambhir (2007)
  • Tillakaratne Dilshan (2009)
  • Mahela  Jayawardene (2010)
  • Shane Watson (2012)
  • Chris Gayle (2012)
  • Marlon Samuels (2012)
  • Stephan Myburgh (2014)
  • Pathum Nissanka (2021)
  • David Warner (2021)
  • Babar Azam (2021)
  • Mohd. Rizwan (2021)
  • KL Rahul (2021)

Important takeaways for all competitive exams: 

  • ICC Founded: 15 June 1909;
  • ICC Chairman: Greg Barclay;
  • ICC CEO: Geoff Allardice;
  • ICC Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

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