Virat Kohli's Triumphant T20I Farewell: King Kohli saved his best for last to sign off his T20I career on a high

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Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli might have registered a string of low scores in the T20 World Cup 2024 but he saved his best for last and pulled the trigger in the grand finale against South Africa in Barbados.

From a tournament of struggles to a grand T20 World Cup 2024 finale turnaround, King Kohli has left behind a legacy of unforgettable moments and unmatched prowess.

Opening the innings for Team India, Virat Kohli's performances in the T20 World Cup 2024 was far from his usual brilliance. The run-machine struggled throughout the tournament wherein he was unable to find his rhythm and form.

The right-hander who is usually known for his consistency, couldn't deliver the impactful performances he was known for and the opening slot didn't fit the bill. He failed to assess the conditions in New York and in the Caribbean soil.

As they say, true champions rise when it matters the most, Virat Kohli had something special in store for the final match in Barbados. King Kohli showcased his class by top-scoring with 76 off 59 and anchored the innings, thereby steering India to a competitive total. He constructed his innings with the help of 6 fours and 2 sixes.

Unlike others, he didn't take calculated risks right from the word go. The senior pro hunkered himself at the crease by playing a run-a-ball knock before he switched gears in the latter stages of the game. His determined knock in the final earned him the Man of the Match award. This is the first time Virat Kohli has won a T20 World Cup as a player.

With his head held high, Virat Kohli signed off his T20I career on a grand note. The veteran has played 125 T20Is wherein he scored 4188 runs at an average of 48.7, laced with 1 century and 38 half-centuries, at a strike rate of 137.