Virat Kohli reaffirmed his T20 prowess with a stellar performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, setting his sights on the upcoming T20 World Cup.
In a commanding innings, Kohli smashed 77 runs off 49 balls, guiding Bengaluru to a thrilling victory over Punjab Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The match showcased Kohli’s unwavering hunger for success in the T20 format, dispelling doubts about his role in India’s T20 squad.
With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, Kohli’s stellar form couldn’t come at a better time. As speculation swirls about his inclusion, Kohli remains confident in his ability to make an impact, boasting an impressive average of over 50 and a strike rate nearing 140 in T20 internationals.
Addressing critics who question his scoring rate, Kohli asserted, “I’ve still got it, I guess.” Emphasizing his commitment to promoting T20 cricket globally, Kohli’s match-winning knock further solidified his stature as a T20 luminary.
His return to competitive cricket after a paternity break reflects a rejuvenated Kohli, who cherished moments of normalcy with his family away from the limelight. As he gears up for the T20 World Cup, Kohli’s remarkable milestone of 100 fifty-plus knocks in T20 cricket cements his legacy as one of the format’s premier batsmen.