In a thrilling match at the MCG during the 2022 T20 World Cup, Kohli played one of the best innings in T20 cricket history. His unbeaten 82 runs helped India achieve a remarkable victory over Pakistan.

India was struggling at 31/4 while chasing 160 runs. Kohli’s exceptional innings turned the game around, leading India to a thrilling four-wicket win against Pakistan.

Kohli’s innings, lasting 53 balls, included four sixes and six fours, proving his ability to score quickly in T20 cricket.

During a crucial moment when India seemed to be losing control of the match, Kohli hit two sixes in Haris Rauf’s final over, securing one of India’s most famous World Cup victories over Pakistan.

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In the 2024 T20 World Cup final, Kohli ended on a high note with a decisive innings. Despite struggling for runs earlier, he scored 76 runs from 59 balls. Named Player of the Match, his performance helped India win by seven runs. Starting slowly, he reached 50 runs from 48 balls, facing criticism for a cautious approach. However, he finished strongly, scoring 26 runs from the last 11 balls, including two sixes and two fours.

82 not out (51 balls) vs Australia, Mohali, 2016

Kohli, known for his skill in chasing runs, led India to victory in a T20 World Cup match against Australia in Mohali.

India needed 161 runs to win. At 49/3, they were struggling until Kohli stepped up. Despite losing wickets frequently, he didn’t get much help from the other players.

With 39 runs required from the final three overs, Kohli played aggressively, scoring 32 runs off just 11 balls. This effort helped India win the match with five balls left.

78 not out (61 balls) vs Pakistan, Colombo, 2012

Kohli played exceptionally well, scoring an unbeaten 90 runs from 55 balls to help India reach a strong total of 188/3 in their first T20 International against Australia.

After openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma were out early in the game, Kohli partnered with Suresh Raina to add 134 runs for the third wicket, stabilizing India’s innings.

Virat Kohli dominated the middle overs, effortlessly finding gaps in the field to hit nine fours and two sixes.

Australia managed to score only 151 runs in response, losing the match by 37 runs.

80 from 52 balls vs England, Ahmedabad, 2021

Kohli returned to open for India in T20 cricket after a break, making a big impact in the deciding fifth match against England in Ahmedabad on March 20, 2021.

Given the chance to open alongside Rohit instead of Rahul, Virat Kohli hadn’t opened in T20 Internationals since 2018. He seized the opportunity, scoring an unbeaten 80 from 52 balls with seven fours and two sixes.

His partnership of 94 runs with Rohit off 54 balls set the stage for India’s huge total of 224/2 in 20 overs.

England managed 188/8 in response, losing by 36 runs as India won the series 3-2.

This innings marked a significant moment in Kohli’s T20 career.

Encouraged by his performance in Ahmedabad, Kohli began opening for RCB in IPL 2021 and has consistently scored heavily every IPL season since.

122 not out vs Afghanistan, Dubai, September 2022

Virat Kohli ended a long wait for a century in international cricket by scoring 122 runs in India’s 101-run victory over Afghanistan in the Asia Cup. It was his first hundred in over 1000 days. Kohli’s unbeaten innings helped India reach 212/2. This century was his 71st overall, matching Ricky Ponting’s record. He now trails only Sachin Tendulkar in total centuries. This was also Kohli’s first century in T20I, making him the fourth Indian to achieve this milestone across all three formats of international cricket.

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