Virat Kohli has an exceptional ability to thrive under pressure and he proved it yet again in the high-octane clash against Pakistan in Melbourne on Sunday. Cricket field. the stakes are always high India Play for Pakistan, especially in an ICC event and Kohli stood up against a quality bowling attack as he scored an unbeaten 82 off 53 balls. The batting maverick took some time to stabilize the Indian innings after the opening blasts and, at a later stage of the game, he himself was able to help the Men in Blue register a 4-wicket win over Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Down on the bowlers.
This was not the first time that Kohli had played a sensational innings against Pakistan. Considering this record in the T20 World Cup against Pakistan is quite unbelievable for many, the 33-year-old has scored 308 runs in 5 matches at an average of 308 as he remained unbeaten on 4 occasions. He has scored four half-centuries against him, posting his highest score on Sunday.
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Kohli is often regarded as the Chess Master and his numbers say a lot about him. Kohli has an astonishing average of 518 in a successful run chase in the T20 World Cup. In 10 matches, he has scored 518 runs while chasing, including 7 half-centuries. He remained unbeaten on 9 occasions in a successful run-chase in T20 WC.
Meanwhile, when it comes to the chase record irrespective of the result in the T20 World Cup, Kohli amassed 541 runs at an average of 270.50.
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Batting Maverick played one of the best innings of his illustrious career on Sunday. Kohli brought out his best version on the big stage when India almost looked down and out and they snatched victory from the jaws of defeat as the Men in Blue began their T20 World Cup campaign on a high.
After the win, Kohli himself admitted that it was the best innings of his T20 career.
“Mohali was my best innings till date against Australia. Today I will count it more. Hardik kept pushing me. The crowd has been phenomenal. You guys (fans) kept supporting me and I am grateful for your support,” Kohli said in the post-match presentation.
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