There was no roar in Kohli’s innings — only responsibility and stability. He has turned the act of taking revenge into an art. Kohli doesn’t leave any debt unpaid; he settles them all. He knows how to return a blow. Need to chase a target? Who could be a more ideal batter than Virat Kohli?
The wound of the home defeat against Punjab Kings still hasn’t healed. Carrying that very wound, he returned the pain to Punjab. By chasing the target, he ensured victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Kohli played an innings with his trademark calm composure. While Devdutt Padikkal was flowing with strokes from one end, Kohli kept his bat moving like a quiet river. He remained unbeaten till the end. He scored 73 runs off 54 balls, staying not out.
With seven fours and one six in his innings, RCB returned to winning ways with seven balls to spare. The credit for this win goes to none other than Virat Kohli. The chase master did exactly what he’s mastered — and everyone else is his disciple.
Chasing 158 runs isn’t too tough in the T20 era. However, the pitch in Chandigarh wasn’t exactly easy. On the other hand, the defeat against Punjab Kings in Bengaluru felt like a personal insult to Kohli. By fulfilling his responsibility, he was able to take a sweet ‘revenge.’
There was no roar in Kohli’s innings — only responsibility and stability. He has turned the act of taking revenge into an art. Kohli doesn’t leave any debt unpaid; he settles them all. He knows how to return a blow. He showed that even with quiet, cold-blooded batting, such things can be done. If you are Virat Kohli, just standing on the 22 yards is enough to create history.
