Virat Kohli announces T20I retirement. Finally, India have broken the jinx, and they have lifted the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. India, under Rohit Sharma, have beaten South Africa in the final, and it was a great game for Virat Kohli, who ended up winning the Player of the Match award in the final for his gritty 76 off 59. It helped India reach a par score of 176/7, which proved to be a winning score.
Eventually, India won the game by 7 runs, and Virat Kohli rightly won the Man of the Match award. Virat also confirmed that it was his last game, and he announced his T20I retirement. What an incredible career it has been for the champion batter! He won unlimited games for India on his own and has been unmatchable. Here we will talk about the top three iconic innings by Virat Kohli in T20I internationals.
Here are the three Iconic Knocks for Virat Kohli in T20Is
3. 82* vs Pakistan at MCG in T20 World Cup 2022
As Indian fans, no one can forget what Virat Kohli did against Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground during the T20 World Cup 2022. It was one of the best T20I innings. India were 4/31 within the powerplay while chasing 161. Virat took the game deep and made 82 not out from 53 balls, with six fours and four sixes. India needed 48 off 18 and 28 off 8 balls. But it was Virat who pulled off a stunning chase. India won on the last ball, and Virat was adjudged the Man of the Match award.
2. 82* vs Australia in Mohali in T20 World Cup 2014
Who can forget Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 82 against the mighty Australian in the quarterfinal of the T20 World Cup 2016. India were chasing 161 runs and were 49/3 in 7.4 overs. Virat single-handedly took India deep in the game. At one point, India needed 39 off the last three overs, and Virat scored 31 off them. He ended up scoring 82 not out from 51 balls with two sixes and nine fours, and India won the game to qualify for the semifinals. It was also the last game for Shane Watson in T20Is.
1. 76 vs South Africa in Barbados in T20 World Cup 2024
What a fitting farewell Virat Kohli had in his career as he walks off with his maiden T20 World Cup titles and delivers a Man of the Match performance in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024. It was a great way to hang his boots. Virat had only 75 runs in seven matches before the final, and everyone started doubting him. But he saved the best for last. Virat scored a fighting knock of 76 off 59 balls, with six boundaries and two sixes. India reached 176/7 and won by 7 runs. Virat finished with a MOTM award in his final T20I.
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