ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Top 3 Most Memorable Innings by Indian Batters in T20 World Cup History

2. Virat Kohli (82* runs off 53 balls vs Pakistan, 2022 T20 World Cup)

Under intense scrutiny over his T20 form, Virat Kohli silenced critics with a sensational chase at the MCG during the 2022 T20 World Cup. Tasked with hunting down 160 against Pakistan’s fiery pace attack, Kohli began with composure, absorbing pressure before gradually lifting the scoring rate to bring up a well-judged half-century.

With Hardik Pandya providing support at the other end, Kohli shifted into attack mode at just the right moment, striking vital boundaries to keep India within touching distance. Facing a stiff ask of 16 runs in the final over, his game awareness, calm execution, and capitalising on Pakistan’s lapses combined to script one of India’s most memorable T20 World Cup victories.