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In a spectacular display of form and leadership, Virat Kohli guided India to a thrilling victory over Australia in the T20 series decider held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. India chased down Australia’s target of 173 with six wickets in hand, sealing the series 2-1 and giving fans a night to remember.
Kohli, who has often been India’s go-to man in pressure situations, once again proved his class with a brilliant 78 off 47 balls, including eight fours and three sixes. His confident stroke play and flawless timing silenced critics who questioned his form in the shorter format. Partnering with Suryakumar Yadav, Kohli anchored the innings after India lost two early wickets, ensuring stability before launching an aggressive assault in the final overs.
Australia, after electing to bat first, posted a competitive total of 172/8 thanks to Travis Head’s 49 and Glenn Maxwell’s 35. However, India’s bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh (2/28) and Kuldeep Yadav (3/34), managed to restrict the run flow in the death overs. Fielding excellence from Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel also contributed to crucial breakthroughs.
In the post-match presentation, Kohli said, “It’s always special to perform in front of a home crowd. The energy in Bengaluru was unbelievable. The team showed great character, and this win gives us momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup next year.”
Captain Rohit Sharma praised Kohli’s innings, calling it “vintage Virat,” and highlighted the team’s composure under pressure. With this victory, India continued its dominance in the shorter format, maintaining an impressive home record ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup preparations.
Cricket analysts hailed Kohli’s performance as one of his finest in recent years, marking a strong return to form. Fans across social media celebrated the win, making hashtags like KingKohli and INDvsAUS trend nationwide.
The series also saw promising performances from young players like Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh, signaling India’s growing bench strength and bright future in white-ball cricket.