Kohli's Absence Felt: India's T20 World Cup Chase Woes Highlight 'Chase Master's' Impact
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Kohli's Absence Felt: India's T20 World Cup Chase Woes Highlight 'Chase Master's' Impact
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News18•24-02-2026, 09:32
Kohli's Absence Felt: India's T20 World Cup Chase Woes Highlight 'Chase Master's' Impact
•Virat Kohli's name resurfaces in discussions after India's recent loss, highlighting his crucial role in T20 World Cup run chases.
•India has successfully chased 160+ runs only three times in T20 World Cup history, with Kohli being the top scorer and Player of the Match in all instances.
•Key innings include 72* vs South Africa (2014), 82* vs Australia (2016), and 82* vs Pakistan (2022), all leading to victories.
•Kohli is the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup history with 1292 runs in 35 matches, boasting an average of 58.72 and a strike rate of 128.81.
•Fans believe a batter like Kohli is essential for India in high-pressure big matches, lamenting his absence in recent crucial games.