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Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 steers India to victory over Pakistan at 2022 T20 World Cup
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 09:40 AM
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On October 16, 2022, Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 82 runs powered India to a six‑run win against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The group stage clash between India and Pakistan at the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup took place on October 16 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, drawing a massive global audience. Both sides entered the match with high expectations, and the rivalry added extra intensity to the tournament’s opening day.
Chasing 176, India stumbled early, losing wickets at regular intervals. Virat Kohli, promoted to open, steadied the innings with a composed 82 not out, anchoring a crucial partnership with Hardik Pandya that brought the required run‑rate within reach. Kohli’s blend of aggressive strokes and careful shot selection ensured India stayed on course despite pressure from Pakistan’s bowlers.
India crossed the finish line with six runs to spare, securing a memorable win that reinforced their status as tournament favorites. The victory sparked celebrations among Indian fans worldwide and highlighted Kohli’s resurgence in the shortest format, marking his first T20 World Cup half‑century.
Post‑match, the Indian camp praised Kohli’s temperament and the team’s collective effort, while Pakistan’s side acknowledged the narrow defeat and vowed to regroup for upcoming fixtures.
Chasing 176, India stumbled early, losing wickets at regular intervals. Virat Kohli, promoted to open, steadied the innings with a composed 82 not out, anchoring a crucial partnership with Hardik Pandya that brought the required run‑rate within reach. Kohli’s blend of aggressive strokes and careful shot selection ensured India stayed on course despite pressure from Pakistan’s bowlers.
India crossed the finish line with six runs to spare, securing a memorable win that reinforced their status as tournament favorites. The victory sparked celebrations among Indian fans worldwide and highlighted Kohli’s resurgence in the shortest format, marking his first T20 World Cup half‑century.
Post‑match, the Indian camp praised Kohli’s temperament and the team’s collective effort, while Pakistan’s side acknowledged the narrow defeat and vowed to regroup for upcoming fixtures.