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Virat Kohli bid farewell to his remarkable T20I career in a storybook fashion, leading India to victory in the ICC T20 World Cup finale. Facing early setbacks against South Africa, with India at a precarious 34 for 3, Kohli showcased his resilience by crafting a crucial half-century that anchored India to a competitive total of 176/7 in their 20 overs.
Despite a modest run tally of 75 runs across seven previous matches, Kohli’s heroic 76-run knock in the final proved pivotal. India’s bowlers complemented his effort with a stellar performance, restricting South Africa to 169/8 and securing the elusive ICC trophy after years of anticipation.
This triumph not only marked India’s second T20 World Cup win since their inaugural victory in 2007 but also provided Kohli with a fitting conclusion to his illustrious T20I career. The victory ceremony saw Kohli lifting the coveted T20 World Cup trophy for the first time, adding a crowning achievement to his already glittering international record.
Away from the cricket pitch, a light-hearted moment captured Kohli’s struggle with a toaster in the team hotel, capturing attention across social media platforms and showcasing a different side to the cricketing superstar’s off-field antics.
Virat Kohli has concluded his illustrious T20I journey as one of the most accomplished batsmen in history. Following the final match, Kohli confirmed his retirement from the shortest format of cricket. Subsequently, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja also announced their retirements from T20Is.
Kohli exits as the second-highest run-getter in T20I history, trailing only his teammate Rohit. Across 125 matches, he amassed 4188 runs, including one century and 38 half-centuries. Additionally, he holds the record for the most runs scored in T20 World Cup history.
