Virat Kohli Retires from T20Is After Winning World Cup
Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, praised Kohli’s decision to retire from T20Is after India’s World Cup win against South Africa. Kohli, the second-highest T20I run-scorer, announced his retirement, believing it’s time for younger players to step up. In the final match, Kohli’s 76 runs helped India set a target of 177, which they defended successfully. Kohli was named ‘Player of the Match’ as India ended their ICC trophy drought.
Match Highlights
India won the toss and chose to bat first. Despite early setbacks, Kohli (76) and Axar Patel (47) formed a crucial partnership, taking India to 176/7. South Africa’s chase was thwarted by India’s bowlers, with Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya taking key wickets. South Africa ended at 169/8, giving India a seven-run victory.
Key Performances
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 76 runs |
| Axar Patel | 47 runs |
| Arshdeep Singh | 2/18 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2/20 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3/20 |
With this victory, India secured their first ICC title since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
