Yuvraj Singh, a former all-rounder, praised Virat Kohli after the latter delivered another match-winning knock in the World Cup 2023. On Sunday, October 22, India beat New Zealand by four wickets at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala, helping India win their sixth match in a row in the ongoing competition.
Kohli hit 95 runs from 104 balls, including eight fours and two sixes, before being bowled by Matt Henry. He got out while attempting a short draw, holing out to Glenn Phillips in the deep. Yuvraj was happy by Virat Kohli’s 95-run performance.
India romped home with 12 balls remaining in their innings after being challenged to chase a total of 274. Kohli also had a chance to match Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI hundreds, but he fell just short.
Yuvraj Singh thrilled by Virat Kohli’s amazing performance
Yuvraj, a member of India’s World Cup-winning squad in 2011, praised Kohli for absorbing all the pressure and guiding the Men in Blue to victory.
he also praised Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja for their outstanding performances. Previously, Jadeja made history by being the first Indian bowler to record multiple five-wicket hauls in World Cups.
Yuvraj took to X and wrote, “Another masterclass !! From the #GOAT such a good knock absorbing the pressure and taking the game till the end @imVkohli! Nicely supported by @imjadeja Great spell by @MdShami11 marches on ! #indiavsnz #WorldCup2023.”
In terms of the game, the Men in Blue demonstrated their superiority with a disciplined bowling effort. India’s response began with a great opening combination of Rohit Sharma (46) and Shubman Gill (26), which created a solid platform of 71 runs. Virat Kohli, on the other hand, shone brightest, leading the team to victory with a match-winning 95 off 104 balls.
India were 191/5 in the 34th over, but Kohli’s heroics ensured victory was still within reach. With two overs to spare, Ravindra Jadeja (39 not out) teamed with Kohli to secure the deal
India climbed to the top of the table with 10 points and a net run rate of +1.353 after winning all five of their matches
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