Not 50th ODI hundred! Virat Kohli reveals 'most loved innings' of his illustrious cricketing career

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli recently revealed his favorite innings from his illustrious career in international and franchise cricket. Virat Kohli highlighted his match-winning performance against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 as his most cherished moment in his cricketing career.

Virat Kohli helped the Indian team secure victory from the jaws of defeat against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on October 23, 2022. The star batter scored an unbeaten 82 runs off 53 deliveries, including six boundaries and four maximums, to steer his team to a four-wicket win.

My Most Loved Innings Is Against Pakistan - Virat Kohli

In a video shared by PUMA, Virat Kohli expressed his sentiment towards his favorite innings. He highlighted his cherished performance against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 in Melbourne as his most beloved.

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“My most loved innings is against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup at Melbourne,” Virat said.

Pakistan posted a total of 159/8 in their 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Shan Masood and Iftikhar Ahmed both scored half-centuries. Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya claimed three wickets each, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami each took one wicket.

Pakistan fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah rattled the Indian team's top order, restricting them to 31/4 in 6.1 overs. However, a crucial partnership between Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya steadied the innings, bringing India back into the game with hopes of a victory.

Kohli struck three consecutive sixes in the penultimate over bowled by Haris Rauf when the Indian cricket team needed 31 runs off 12 balls. Virat and Hardik forged a crucial 113-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Pandya contributed 40 runs before being dismissed in the final over.

The 35-year-old batter smashed a crucial six off the fourth delivery in the final over of the game. The delivery was called a no-ball due to its height, granting him a free hit. Subsequently, left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz bowled a wide, and India scored three runs off the free hit.

Under increasing tension, the Pakistani bowler made another error, delivering a wide while India needed just two runs from two balls. Ravichandran Ashwin then adeptly placed the ball beyond the infield for a single, sparking celebrations among the Indian team.

I Can Eat The Same Thing For Next Six Months - Virat Kohli

Speaking to Star Sports, Virat Kohli discussed the specific hurdles of maintaining fitness, particularly focusing on dietary constraints. Kohli further revealed his disciplined approach to diet, expressing his capacity to adhere to a repetitive meal plan without difficulty.

"The basic challenge that I felt in terms of fitness is food. You can go to the gym and work hard... But with food, it is very different. You have taste buds, and it's linked to your own mind wanting something and not wanting something. I can eat the same thing for the next six months, three times a day. I have no issues," Kohli said.

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