When the target is big and the pressure is high, somehow Virat Kohli just looks more comfortable.Chasing 193 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, Kohli delivered a proper vintage knock controlled at the start, fearless in the middle, and unstoppable by the end. And with it came his ninth IPL century while batting second.
Calm Start, Then Complete Domination
Kohli did not come out swinging wildly. He took his time, read the pitch, and quietly kept the chase on track. But once he settled in, the whole game changed.The drives started flowing, the flicks looked effortless, and every loose ball disappeared to the boundary. KKR tried changing bowlers and lengths, but Kohli had an answer for everything.
The scary part? He never looked under pressure.
Vintage Kohli In A Chase
This was one of those innings where Kohli seemed to know exactly how the match would end long before anyone else did.Even with the required rate climbing at times, there was no panic. Just pure control, smart cricket, and the kind of confidence only great players carry in run chases.By the time he reached his hundred, Raipur was already on its feet.
A Night Fans Won’t Forget
The celebration said it all emotion, fire, and pure satisfaction. Because this was not just another hundred. It was a reminder.A reminder that when the chase is on, counting out Kohli is still a very bad idea.
One More Thing That Makes This Hundred One To Remind Cause Before This Match Kohli’s Last Two Innings Score Were 0(2), And 0(1), And Then This Hundred Against On A Difficult Track Under Pressure That Too While Chasing, Truely Remarkable And Just Kohli Doing ‘Kohli’ Things.
