10 years of Kohli’s International Career: 10 of his most significant match-winning performances

#8 82* vs Australia - 31st Match, World T20 at Mohali - 2016

Probably his most impressive innings in a pressure cooker situation, Virat Kohli was unbelievable on this particular night. In a virtual quarter-final, Australia set India a target of 161 runs. Kohli again had to come in early with Shikhar Dhawan getting out in just the fourth over, with India at 23. Rohit Sharma followed soon, and so did Suresh Raina. India were struggling at 49 for 3 in 7.4 overs. Yuvraj, the next batsman, hurt his foot but he decided to stay on.

Virat Kohli thanks his stars, 31st Match, World T20 vs Australia at Mohali, 27 March 2016

While Kohli attacked - mostly relying on fours towards the short boundaries - Yuvraj knew he had to stay on. He did, and got out on the last ball of the 14th over. The task for Kohli and Dhoni was cut out - India needed 66 off just six overs. Kohli exploded, and managed to dispatch every other ball outside the boundary. So much so, that the match was within India's reach by the start of the 19th over. Dhoni scored the winning runs, and Kohli’s 82 not out off 51 balls knocked Australia out of the tournament and took India into the semi-finals.