Virat also announced his retirement from T20Is following the win. After managing just 75 runs in the first seven innings of the competition, Virat stepped up when it mattered the most, scoring 76 in 59 balls, with six fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 128.81.
In 125 T20I matches, Virat scored 4,188 runs at an average of 48.69 and a strike rate of 137.04. He scored a century and 38 fifties and a best score of 122*. He ends the format as the second-highest run-getter of all time.
Former India cricketer Surinder Khanna believes that the experience of playing in big matches will be one factor that could give an edge to the Rohit Sharma-led side in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar is "not concerned" about misfiring Virat Kohli's form as he believes the overall momentum and form of the team is far more important ahead of the T20 World Cup final against South Africa.
Former West Indies opener and captain Chris Gayle is not willing to "write off" "special" player Virat Kohli despite his struggling form in the T20 World Cup.
India captain Rohit Sharma doesn't feel that stalwart batter Virat Kohli's form is a "problem" and feels the intent is there and he could turn up in the final of the T20 World Cup against South Africa.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma surpassed his compatriot Virat Kohli to become the leading run-scorer in the T20I format and levelled his counterpart Pakistan captain Babar Azam's record for most wins as a captain in T20I format.
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to field against India in their must-win Super 8 clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.
India and Australia take on each other in a must-win clash at Saint Lucia on Monday. India is at the top of Group One with two wins in two games and have four points. They won their previous game against Bangladesh by 50 runs. On the other hand, Australia is in the second place with a win an