5 Reasons why Virat Kohli makes chasing ridiculously easy

#3 He loves to construct an innings

Virat Kohli against West Indies

On several occasions, Virat has mentioned the fact that he is not the best boundary hitter and relies heavily on singles and doubles. Even in his big hundreds, you will see that most of his runs are in singles and doubles. It’s only when the target is near or when conditions demand, that he will try and hit a few boundaries.

What allows him to do this is his technique. He has a very basic copy book and orthodox technique. He is well aware of his abilities and limitations as a batsman. His risk-free cricket is the reason why when India is able to successfully chase a target down, Virat is often at the crease right at the very end.

Many times, a set batsman getting out leads to a batting collapse. Virat knows that once set, it’s his responsibility to anchor the chase and be there till the end. It’s his simple yet incredible playing style which allows him to go through an innings without taking risks, and he is therefore able to see his team home.