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India's T20 World Cup Loss: Why Virat Kohli's Absence Was Felt Most Against South Africa

Virat Kohli has always rescued India when the target is 160 or more in T20 World Cups. Image: Reuters

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Firstpost•23-02-2026, 09:46

India's T20 World Cup Loss: Why Virat Kohli's Absence Was Felt Most Against South Africa

•India lost by 76 runs to South Africa in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Ahmedabad.
•Chasing 188, India were bowled out for 111, highlighting the absence of Virat Kohli, India's premier chase master.
•Kohli was Player of the Match in all three instances India successfully chased 160+ in T20 World Cups.
•His crucial 76 off 59 balls in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, despite earlier struggles, proved his value in high-pressure situations.
•The current Indian middle order struggled to absorb pressure and accelerate, a role typically filled by Kohli.

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