Virat Kohli vs Australia T20 World Cup 2016. Image Credits: X
Every player has moments when everything clicks, but when it’s Virat Kohli, expect the extraordinary. But when the player is Virat Kohli, the world can expect something extra, as the batter didn’t just play the game; he graced the big stage and carved an unbreakable legacy.
Ask anyone about Virat Kohli’s career-defining peak, and the world will roar in unison, 2016. Every innings he played felt golden, just as the T20 World Cup 2016 saw the prime Virat Kohli.
India vs Australia clashes are never to be missed, and the 2016 T20 World Cup was no exception. On the big stage of the T20 World Cup, his unbeaten 82-run innings turned into a forever spectacle. Let’s relive the “Kohli Mania” of that day.
Kohli creates history with unbeaten 82 against Australia
Since the beginning of his career, Virat Kohli has always thrived underpressure and Australia has always brought the best out of him. From soaring red-ball thrills to the heart-stopping T20 moments, the encounter between the Aussies and Kohli delivered top-class drama across the world. But in the Super 10 showdown, Kohli showed yet another level of brilliance that left fans in awe.
Batting first, Australia showcased their excellence, but the Indian bowlers wrecked havoc with their lethal bowling. Despite their batting order faltering, Aaron Finch, Glenn Maxwell, and Usman Khawaja’s gritty knocks helped them to put on a total of 160 runs.
Chasing the total, Team India dreamt of a smooth win, but the Aussies blocked the road with their well-known domination. Coming to open the innings with Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan walked away scoring 13 runs, and Virat Kohli joined the Hitman.
As the duo aimed for a game-changing partnership, Shane Watson removed Rohit in the sixth over. Losing 2 wickets in 37 runs, the Men in Blue were under pressure, and King Kohli took the helm. After Suresh Raina walked away scoring 10 runs, Kohli stitched a 45-run partnership with Yuvraj Singh.
Guiding the side towards a glorious victory in a classic run chase, King smashed a 39-ball half-century. After Yuvraj Singh departed, scoring 21 runs, captain MS Dhoni joined him in the crease, and the world saw another masterclass from Kohli.
As Dhoni stayed at one end, Kohli tore apart the Australian bowling lineup with unreal brilliance. The Aussie tried everything, but King Kohli looked unstoppable that day. His unbeaten 82 off 51 balls, laced with nine boundaries and two sixes at a strike rate of 160.78, powered India to a thrilling win. In front of Kohli’s fury, Australia had a nightmare on the field.
The world hails Virat Kohli as ‘Chase master’, and the Indian batter rarely lets the name go unproven. Throughout his stellar career, he’s played countless jaw-dropping innings that will remain timeless classics forever.
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