Virat Kohli played 53-ball 82 runs and was declared Man of the Match
23 October, 2022
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King Kohli digs Pakistan's hopes as his crucial cameo takes India to another famous victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as they started their World Cup campaign.
Pakistan failed to struggle with what they were expecting to score to defend the target against the Blue Shirts and gave a target of 16 runs in their 20-over spell.
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Shan Masood and Mohammad Iftikar scored 50 runs each as the top order gave a sluggish start from the beginning.
In reply, the Indian top-order also struggled quickly, and inside power play, they lost four quick wickets.
Virat Kohli played his crucial cameo along with Hardik Pandya as both built a hundred-run partnership, which became a turning point in India's victory.
The 33-year-old played a crucial cameo of 53-balls 82 runs with six fours and four massive sixes. For this match-winning cameo, Virat Kohli was awarded Man of the Match.
