Virat Kohli and unbeaten 82-run knocks: A match made in heaven!

On the occasion of Virat Kohli's 36th birthday, here are some of his remarkable 82-run knocks throughout his career you need to know (Pic: File Pic/AFP)

Updated On: 2024-11-05 09:34 AM IST

Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar

Virat Kohli (Pic: AFP)

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, IND vs PAK 2022

A cricket match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan has always been a high-voltage game. Team India star Virat Kohli has always risen to the occasion in the pressure matches. Batting first Pakistan put a total of 159 runs on board. During the run chase, India kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Pakistan were almost on the winning side and that's when Kohli pulled the sheets in India's favour. Often hailed as "Chase Master", the right-hander played an unbeaten knock of 82 runs off just 53 deliveries. His iconic knock was laced with 6 fours and 4 sixes. The "Men in Blue" chased the target successfully and won the match by four wickets in Melbourne

World T20, IND vs AUS 2016

The clashes between the cricketing giants, India and Australia have always been fascinating to watch. One of these came in the 2016 T20 World Cup. Batting first the Aussies posted a target of 161 runs. In the run chase, India lost their openers in a quick session. Coming to bat at number three, Kohli faced 51 balls and smashed 82 runs including 9 fours and 2 sixes. The stalwart yet again delivered and helped India win the match against Australia by six wickets

IPL 2015, RCB vs MI

One of the most famous IPL rivalries is Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians. Opting to bat first, RCB lost the wicket of their opener Chris Gayle for just 13 runs. From there on what Virat Kohli and Ab de Villiers showcased was something extraordinary from the home crowd of the "Paltan." The duo stayed unbeaten and posted a target of 236 runs in Mumbai. Kohli bashed the MI bowlers in their backyard for 6 fours and 4 sixes. Yet again he played an unbeaten knock of 82 runs in 50 balls. Later, RCB eventually came victorious by 39 runs

IPL 2015, RCB vs MI

One of the most famous IPL rivalries is Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians. Opting to bat first, RCB lost the wicket of their opener Chris Gayle for just 13 runs. From there on what Virat Kohli and Ab de Villiers showcased was something extraordinary from the home crowd of the "Paltan." The duo stayed unbeaten and posted a target of 236 runs in Mumbai. Kohli bashed the MI bowlers in their backyard for 6 fours and 4 sixes. Yet again he played an unbeaten knock of 82 runs in 50 balls. Later, RCB eventually came victorious by 39 runs

IPL 2023, RCB vs MI

In the rivalry of RCB and MI in M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Mumbai Indians scored 171 runs in 20 overs. Having needed to chase 172 runs, RCB openers Kohli and Faf du Plessis showcased their skills with the willow. The Indian yet again stayed unbeaten on 82 runs. His 82-run knock came in 49 balls including 6 fours and 5 sixes. Riding on his and du Plessis' knocks, the hosts won the match by eight wickets against the "Paltan"

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