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King is back: Virat Kohli sets Internet on fire in IND vs SA T20 World Cup final; Check reactions

IND vs SA: After Axar's departure, Kohli continued to anchor the innings and accelerate the scoring. He reached his fifty in 48 balls and then unleashed a series of aggressive shots. Kohli's first big hit after the powerplay, a straight six off Rabada, came in the 18th over, showcasing his ability to switch gears when needed.

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King is back: Virat Kohli sets Internet on fire in IND vs SA T20 World Cup final; Check reactions
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IND vs SA: In a thrilling T20 World Cup final, Virat Kohli's brilliant innings helped India recover from an early collapse to post a strong total of 176 for 7 against South Africa. The match, held on Saturday, saw India facing immense pressure early on, but Kohli's resilience and Axar Patel's aggressive batting turned the tide in their favor.

Early setbacks for India

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After winning the toss, Indian captain Rohit Sharma chose to bat first on the tricky pitch at Kensington Oval. The decision quickly seemed to backfire as India lost early wickets. Rohit Sharma, who had been in excellent form, was dismissed after hitting two consecutive fours off Keshav Maharaj. His attempt to sweep resulted in a catch at square leg, and shortly after, Rishabh Pant also fell to Maharaj's bowling.

The pressure on India increased when Suryakumar Yadav, another key player, was caught at fine leg off Kagiso Rabada's delivery. This left India struggling at 34 for three inside the powerplay, marking their slowest start in the Caribbean leg of the tournament.

Kohli-Axar provide foundation

With India in trouble, Virat Kohli found a reliable partner in Axar Patel. The duo focused on stabilizing the innings and building a solid partnership. Kohli, known for his elegant strokes, hit three boundaries in the opening over off Marco Jansen. However, he adopted a more cautious approach during the middle overs, allowing Axar to take on the South African spinners.

Axar Patel played a crucial role, scoring 47 runs off 31 balls. He displayed remarkable skill against spinners Aiden Markram, Keshav Maharaj, and Tabraiz Shamsi, hitting sixes off each. The highlight of Axar's innings was a powerful straight six off Rabada.

Their partnership of 72 runs in 54 balls brought stability to India's innings and helped them cross the 100-run mark by the 14th over. Unfortunately, Axar was run out due to a direct hit from Quinton de Kock, ending his valiant knock.

Kohli's brilliant strike

After Axar's departure, Kohli continued to anchor the innings and accelerate the scoring. He reached his fifty in 48 balls and then unleashed a series of aggressive shots. Kohli's first big hit after the powerplay, a straight six off Rabada, came in the 18th over, showcasing his ability to switch gears when needed.

Shivam Dube also made a valuable contribution, scoring 27 runs off 16 balls and providing crucial support during the final overs. Together, Kohli and Dube added 58 runs in the last five overs, helping India set a competitive total of 176 for 7.

Here's how internet applauds King Kohli's knock:

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