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India‘s triumphant four-wicket win over New Zealand in Match 21 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be remembered as a significant moment in the tournament’s history. The Rohit-Sharma-led side successfully chased down the target of 274 set by the Blackcaps at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Sunday.
Virat Kohli anchored the run-chase for the Men in Blue, playing a remarkable knock of 95 runs. Though he missed out on his record 49th ODI century, the latter played a pivotal role in framing his side’s run-chase.
It is not the first time that Virat got dismissed on a 90+ score iniInternational cricket. There are many instances when the right-handed batter has missed out on a century with close margin.
Counting Virat Kohli’s dismissal in the nervous 90s
Virat’s most recent dismissal on 95 against the Kiwis was the eighth time he has fallen in the 90s during his illustrious international cricket career.
Here’s a look at some of those near misses:
- 91 vs Bangladesh, January 2010 (ODI)
- 94 vs West Indies, June 2011 (ODI)
- 99 vs West Indies, November 2013 (ODI)
- 96 vs South Africa, December 2013 (Test)
- 91 vs Australia, January 2016 (ODI)
- 92 vs Australia, September 2017 (ODI)
- 97 vs England, August 2018 (Test)
- 95 vs New Zealand, October 2023 (ODI)
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Phenomenal batting display in the ODI World Cup 2023
Virat is showcasing remarkable form in the current edition of the ODI World Cup. The 34-year-old has been in a league of his own, accumulating 354 runs in just five innings. What makes his performance truly outstanding is his astonishing average of 118.
The Delhi-born cricketer’s scintillating display with the bat includes three well-deserved half-centuries, underlining his consistency and prowess as a world-class batsman. Moreover, Kohli achieved an incredible century against Bangladesh, further cementing his reputation as one of the finest in the game. His exceptional contributions have undoubtedly been a driving force behind India’s campaign in the ODI World Cup 2023.
