Twitterati reacted in joy as Indian batter Virat Kohli recalled his innings against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022. They highlighted Harsha Bhogle’s commentary on the iconic shot that he hit against Haris Rauf to tilt the game in India’s favour.
Virat Kohli recalls his iconic 82-run knock against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2022
The game between India and Pakistan at the T20 World Cup 2022 will stay fresh in the minds of almost everyone for a long long time. The nail-biter clash between the two teams saw both teams giving their best till the very end.
But it was ‘vintage’ Kohli who asserted his authority and once again proved why is he rated as the best in the world. It was an exhibition of high-class batting by him as he sealed the match from the jaws of defeat to help his side begin their campaign on high.
Chasing the target of 160 runs, India was left tottering at 31/4 and it’s fair to say that they couldn’t win at that stage. However, with Virat Kohli still at the crease, Indian hopes were still there and he didn’t disappoint.
Kohli held the one end and along with Hardik Pandya, he slowly kept ticking the scorecard. With the pressure of run rate on, he looked unfazed and took calculated risks. But when things got heated up, he took bowlers to the cleaners and put Pakistan under pressure.
With the job still left undone, Kohli smashed Shaheen Afridi for 17 runs in the 18th over and followed it with a 15-run over off Haris Rauf in the 19th over. Rauf had bowled a pretty threatening spell but the batter smashed two staggering sixes off the last two balls against him to put the pressure back on Pakistan.
Kohli remained unbeaten on 82 runs and took his side home. His knock was lacked by 6 fours and 4 sixes as he played with a strike rate of 154.27 to etch one of the finest innings.
Weeks after the match, Kohli recalled his innings against Pakistan. The batter took to his official Twitter account and said: “October 23rd 2022 will always be special in my heart. Never felt energy like that in a cricket game before. What a blessed evening that was.”
October 23rd 2022 will always be special in my heart. Never felt energy like that in a cricket game before. What a blessed evening that was 💫🙏 pic.twitter.com/rsil91Af7a
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 26, 2022
Fans on Twitter react as Virat Kohli recalls his iconic 82-run knock against Pakistan
As Virat Kohli recalled his iconic 82-run knock against Pakistan at MCG, fans on Twitter reacted in joy. They called his innings as best and also highlighted his two sixes against Haris Rauf. Here are some of the reactions:
"Kohli goes down the ground, Kohli goes out of the ground" pic.twitter.com/3EcRzpmc2r
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) November 26, 2022
Celebrating win against pak on 26/11
My Goat 🐐🔥🔥 https://t.co/zNcMim1Lhz— Chiku 🇵🇹 (@Kohliisgoat) November 26, 2022
For us also @imVkohli 👑
That nailbiter and the exceptional inning by u is not just etched in history but also in our❤️'s forever!!
Even till now I frequently watch those epic 6's of urs and that winning moment which still gives goosebumps!!
Thanku for this memorable win king!!💥 https://t.co/HcsOqSxzNa— Nisha Sharma (@NishaSharma2804) November 26, 2022
ICONIC https://t.co/tvDYbaqPKm pic.twitter.com/yQ6cdmip9S
— Lokesh Prathapaneni (@loke_3005) November 26, 2022
The only batter in india who cares for ICT fans more than anyone, The passion for the game is unreal https://t.co/GiByr3WuZ1
— Archer (@poserarcher) November 26, 2022
The greatest day of cricket.. you took cricket sport in a different place … You will be remembered for atleast 10 decades or more . Legend 👏 https://t.co/tmX1C5dVc6
— Říäjűł Khäň (@ImRiajulKhan18) November 26, 2022
Outstanding Batting #ViratKohli https://t.co/IOKoXM0vWj pic.twitter.com/cTDB7OODBd
— Mahesh🇮🇳 (@maheshgdk) November 26, 2022
Best edit on this innings @imVkohli ❤️pic.twitter.com/nWLLi8Qmxq https://t.co/vifZTpZJqF
— Kiara (@Kohlis_Girl) November 26, 2022
“That is the shot of an emperor” – Ian Smith (@SENZMornings)
“This match was gone. Virat Kohli pulled it out of nowhere. What a champion. What an absolute champion!” – @bhogleharsha @T20WorldCup 🏏🇮🇳 1️⃣8️⃣ https://t.co/4x8ZkhTfDH
— Sohini M. (@Mittermaniac) November 26, 2022
A day that my grandchildren will never stop hearing from me. https://t.co/9ezt6wLfH6
— Naughty PT (@fpl_pt) November 26, 2022
A night where he bought his fans, his doubters, and the casual spectators to his feet. I was extremely fortunate to have witnessed this from a little beyond the 22-yards. https://t.co/P0QuFjBaVr
— Prajakta (@18prajakta) November 26, 2022
Pakistan won the game in the 2021 WC on contributions of Babar & rizwan. @imVkohli took the game alone in 2022. King is always king. https://t.co/p0g6qOwgc4
— Ahsan Khan (@AhsanKOfficial_) November 26, 2022
Melbourne > 71 any day.
And when 71 happened, I didn't know there was a possibility that could be topped. https://t.co/F7EVFZ8IOm
— Archith (@UtdArc) November 26, 2022
Those 5 tons at the biggest stage of 'em all didn't mean a thing to Ro cus we couldn't go all the way but look at this jerk blowing own's trumpet 🤣 https://t.co/KaJxxCSloo
— Inder (@InderCh97504066) November 26, 2022
What a match and supreme performance 🏏@imVkohli https://t.co/VMWgJKlwmw
— Dr Pala Ajay Kumar (@PalaAjayKumar1) November 26, 2022
GOATli https://t.co/5q7nojsnoo
— Ash (@pikachuwala) November 26, 2022
Bro highfive ♥️🥺 Its very special for me too. https://t.co/PrTPZ7nqKZ
— 🇦🇷 (@IstgThatsNotMe) November 26, 2022
Oct 23rd 2022 will always be special in my heart too❤️❤️ https://t.co/YHLaIDi1Go
— CoLuMbO🤡 (@columboclown) November 26, 2022
