When the king of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli, is in form, he proves to be a nightmare for the bowlers. A similar scene was seen during the Asia Cup 2022, when Kohli played a explosive innings against Afghanistan, breaking the century drought of almost three years. This match was not only special for India, but also proved to be a new turning point in Kohli’s career.

critics after scoring a century gave a befitting reply to

At that time the pressure on Kohli was at its peak. From social media and experts to former cricketers, everyone started raising questions. Everyone’s question was whether his era is over now, but Kohli gave such an answer with the bat on the field that every critic became silent. In the match against Afghanistan, he scored unbeaten 122 runs in 61 balls at a strike rate of 200.

Stormy innings of 12 fours and 6 sixes

In this innings, Kohli hit 12 fours and 6 sixes. He showed a tremendous blend of his classic timing and power. By playing shots in every direction in the field, he proved that his game is not over yet, but now he is more dangerous than before.

Virat Kohli 2.0 arrived On This Day in 2022, smashing a brilliant hundred after 1021 days…!!!

– The ruling king of world cricket was back.pic.twitter.com/htV6j3uk6P

—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 8, 2023

Batting first, India scored 212 runs for just two wickets in 20 overs, in which Kohli’s innings had the biggest contribution.

India’s great victory

While chasing the target, Afghanistan team could not stand against the Indian bowlers. Bhuvneshwar Kumar troubled the Afghan batsmen with his swing balls. He took 5 wickets giving just 4 runs. Afghanistan’s team was reduced to 111 runs and India won by 101 runs.

Kohli’s international career

Virat Kohli has so far scored more than 25500 runs in 503 international matches. He has 76 centuries, 7 double centuries and 131 half-centuries in his name. His consistent performance has taken him to the top of the list of great players of cricket.

10 biggest wins by wickets in t20 asia cup: The second match of Asia Cup 2025 between India and UAE has ended in only 106 balls. The entire 20 overs were not put between the two teams. The UAE team was all out in 13.1 overs and set a target of only 58 runs in front of India, which Team India achieved in 27 balls (4.3 overs). India defeated UAE by 9 wickets and won the second biggest win in the Asia Cup T20 history. At the same time, the record of the first biggest victory is also recorded in India.

The biggest win in Asia Cup T20 history

India has three biggest win in the Asia Cup T20, out of which two have come against UAE and one against Bangladesh. Team India has four big wins in the top 10 list in the Asia Cup T20 format.

1. India defeated UAE by 9 wickets in the 2016 Asia Cup. At that time, the UAE had set a target of 82 runs in front of India, which was achieved by Team India in 10.1 overs.
2. India has won the second biggest win in Asia Cup T20 history today. India achieved the target of 58 runs in 4.3 overs and won by 9 wickets and defeated the UAE in his house.
3. The third biggest victory in the Asia Cup T20 history is also the name of India. In the Asia Cup 2016, India defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets. In this match, Team India achieved the target of 121 runs in 13.5 overs.
4. The name of Afghanistan is the fourth biggest win in the Asia Cup T20 history. In the 2022 Asia Cup, Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets.
5. Pakistan defeated UAE by 7 wickets in the Asia Cup 2016. This is the fifth biggest win in the Asia Cup T20 history.
6. Afghanistan’s name is included twice in the top 10 list. Afghanistan won the Asia Cup in 2022 against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup T20 and won the match by 7 wickets. Bangladesh had given a target of 128 runs, which was achieved by Afghanistan in 18.3 overs.
7. UAE’s name is the seventh biggest win in the Asia Cup T20. In the Asia Cup 2016, UAE defeated Hong Kong China by 6 wickets. The UAE had achieved the target of 147 runs in 18.3 overs.
8. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the Asia Cup 2016. In this match, Pakistan won by 151 runs in 19.2 overs.
9. Sri Lanka defeated India by 6 wickets in the Asia Cup 2022. India had set a target of 174 runs in front of Sri Lanka, which the Sri Lankan batsmen achieved a ball.
10. India’s name is the four biggest win in the Asia Cup T20 history so far. Team India is also named at number 10. India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the 2016 Asia Cup.

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