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.
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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.

