Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Kohli's Heroic Chase in Mohali Heat
In a very hot and important match in Mohali, India needed to score 160 runs to win.
At first, India lost many players quickly, and it looked like they might lose.
But Virat Kohli came in and started running between the wickets a lot, even though it was very hot.
He and MS Dhoni worked together without talking much.
Kohli hit many big shots in the last few overs, and India won the match.
Kohli said this was his best innings because he was very emotional and didn't want to lose.
India needed to chase 160 runs to stay alive in the series.
Virat Kohli came in early after India lost quick wickets.
Kohli ran many quick twos to keep the score moving.
Kohli and MS Dhoni had a crucial partnership, adding 45 runs.
Kohli hit 19 runs in one over and 16 in the next to seal the win.
- Who
- Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni
- What
- A high-pressure chase in a T20 match
- When
- During a T20 match in Mohali
- Where
- Mohali, India
- Why
- To keep India alive in the series
- Match Venue
- Mohali
- Opponent
- Australia
- Chase Target
- 160 runs
- Kohli's Score
- 82 not out
- Key Partnership
- Kohli and Dhoni
- Temperature
- Approximately 40 degrees Celsius
- Injury
- Yuvraj Singh's ankle twist