Twitter Reaction: Cricketing universe congratulates Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli proved yet again why he is reigning as the best batsman in the World T20. The 27-year-old smashed a fantastic 51-ball 82 runs knock to see India through to the semi-finals of the mega event. Kohli’s innings was studded with 2 sixes and 9 cracking boundaries.

It was a crucial match. The last spot for the semis was on the line and both the contenders – India and Australia locked horns for the place. Australia batted first and posted 160 runs for the Indians to chase with the help of Aaron Finch’s knock of 43 runs.

India’s had a sloppy start and could keep up with the required run rate. But the scenario slowly began to change after Virat Kohli arrived at the crease. The vice-captain played an outstanding knock. He first weaved a calm 43 runs stand to steady the ship. Yuvi struggled a bit with a strain in his ankle and needed a strap to be running again. His struggle in the middle meant India didn’t get those crucial singles and doubles going in the middle overs, the pressure soon mounted and he lost his wicket in the 14th over.

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Later he forged with MS Dhoni and both made the remaining task look effortless. The pair stole runs with their quick running between the wicket. Kohli quickly changed the gears once the match was down to the last three overs. He smashed 19 off the 18th over from James Faulkner, the next from Coulter-Nile fetched 16 as Kohli hit him for 4 boundaries, India needed just 4 from the last over and Dhoni hit the first ball to the boundary to seal the win and a berth for his team in the semi-finals against West Indies.

Woooow @imVkohli …special it was… Great win, fighting all the way! #IndvsAus

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 27, 2016

Virat and AB really are a different class. #IndvsAus #WT20

— Brendan Taylor (@BrendanTaylor86) March 27, 2016

U got to admire @imVkohli …wht a run chase…

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) March 27, 2016

@imVkohli What an absolute pleasure to witness that tonight. INCREDIBLE. Can't wait to finally be on the same team @RCBTweets. #waytoogood

— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) March 27, 2016

Brilliant chase from the chase master. Great batting mate #TeamIndia

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 27, 2016

How @imVkohli can you just focus on the ball when over a Billion people are watching and stay so cool is beyond me … #Genius

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 27, 2016

JEO KOHLI JEO MERA SHER.What an inn???what a champion player u r my lil brother @imVkohli @BCCI ???swad aa Gaya yara drallo drallllll✌️?✌??

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 27, 2016

Fantabulous knock by @imVkohli a real chaser 🙂 Many Congratulations to #TeamIndia way to go #IndvsAus #bleedblue?✌

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) March 27, 2016

West Indies vs India ❤️ Game on Thursday. ? #WT20

— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) March 27, 2016

What a player he is. Weldone young man. Good luck @imVkohli #WT20 #IndvsAus

— Sanath Jayasuriya (@sanath07) March 27, 2016

@imVkohli being modest to say the least in the post match ,he has single handedly taken #teamindia through #IndvsAus #WT20

— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) March 27, 2016

Great knock by @imVkohli Reminded me of one of your many special innings buddy !!!!! https://t.co/3gDmKAJR0Z

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) March 27, 2016

The man does it again!! Godspeed @imVkohli (the chasing machine). Just two steps to go guys. #INDvAUS #WT20 ✌️

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) March 27, 2016

Amazing from Virat and India!! What a chase that was! Can't wait for the semi finals! #INDvAUS #WT20

— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) March 27, 2016

Take a bow @imVkohli ?1 more magnificent knock under pressure? Not sure he knows the meaning of Pressure? #IndvsAus #WT20

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 27, 2016

It's amazing how much joy one person can give you just by watching them bat. I'm sure there's appreciation all around the world #Kohli #WT20

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) March 27, 2016

He is an unbelievable Player !!! He is many cuts above the rest.. Composure was amazing ..Kohli you beauty #WT20 only the Win Predictor knew

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) March 27, 2016

Genius @imVkohli! What a knock! #IndvsAus #WT20 #AKLive

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 27, 2016

No shame in being beaten by a Genius @CricketAus … @imVkohli is a freak … Bloody love T20 Cricket … #INDvAUS

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 27, 2016

This bloke is just pure genius. That over was ridic #kohli #INDvAUS #WT20

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) March 27, 2016

Masterful again from Kohli. Another super finish in the cards here. #ICCWT20 #IndiavsAustralia

— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) March 27, 2016

This is how the Twitter world celebrated India’s win – Twitter Reactions: Chaser Kohli sees India through to the semi-finals