Team India's performance in the World Cup 2023 has been nothing short of sensational, boasting an unbeaten run through their first four matches. Their triumphant campaign began against Australia, and subsequently, they continued their dominance against Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Amidst the galaxy of star performers, the batting juggernaut Virat Kohli has been particularly exceptional, playing match-winning knocks.
A cornerstone of India's batting unit, Kohli's influence in the World Cup 2023 has been paramount for the Men in Blue. Against Australia, during a precarious chase of 192, the team was once struggling at 2/3. However, Kohli's resilient knock of 85 played a decisive role in anchoring India to a memorable victory in Chennai. This set the tone for their campaign. His consistency continued against Afghanistan, where he churned out yet another vital half-century.
But it was the match against Bangladesh that saw the pinnacle of Kohli's World Cup performances. He played an exceptional unbeaten knock of 103 off 97 balls to lead India to an emphatic win over Bangladesh to place themselves at second spot in the points table. This marked Kohli third century in World Cup tournaments and his 48th in ODIs.
On the flip side, Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, is going through a form slump in the ongoing ODI World Cup. Apart from a solitary half-century against India, Babar's contribution hasn't been much. His 14-ball 18 against Australia, in a high-pressure chase, further highlighted his struggles. Consequently, Pakistan faced their second defeat on the trot in the tournament.
The contrasting forms of these two batting stars ignited debates on social media. Fans championed Kohli's supremacy, suggesting that he's in an unparalleled league. Meanwhile, India's legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh has further intensified the discussion with his social media post. On his official X account, Harbhajan while lauding Kohli slamed Pakistan skipper
“Kohli is a Modern (sic) days legend without a question. Scored runs in every situation and conditions and won game for India. Babar and many others should learn from King kohli baat khatam. Koi shak anyone? (Does anyone doubt it?).”
In the ongoing ODI World Cup, Kohli stands as the third-highest run-scorer, amassing 259 runs in just four outings. Interestingly, leading him by a small margin is India's captain, Rohit Sharma, with 265 runs, courtesy of a century and a fifty. This formidable duo is undoubtedly steering Team India towards potential World Cup glory.
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