India batter Virat Kohli notched up another half-century during the third T20I of the three-match series against Australia in Hyderabad. Chasing a target of 187, the hosts lost openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul early but Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav got the side back on track with a partnership of 104 runs for the third wicket. SKY scored 69 off 36 while Kohli struck a 48-ball 63.
Talking about his batting, the former India skipper said that he had planned to steady the ship for the side especially after the hosts lost a couple wickets early in the chase.
“That’s why I’m batting at 3, I have to utilise my experience and give the team what the team wants. I got off to a good start then I had to take down Zampa because he’s an important bowler through the middle. When Surya started hitting it like that, I kinda looked at the dug-out as well. Rohit and Rahul bhai both told me, ‘you can just keep batting on’ because Surya was striking it that well. It was just about building a partnership,” he said.
Kohli lauded Suryakumar for his valiant effort and added that the right-handed batter has the ability to bat at any situation.
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“Absolute clarity in what he wants to do. He has the game to bat under any sort of situation and any condition. He has shown that already. He got a hundred in England, he batted beautifully in the Asia Cup. Here, he’s striking the ball as well as I have seen him strike. For the past 6 months, he’s been outstanding. It’s the array of shots and to play those shots at the right time is such a tremendous skill. He’s a guy who knows his game inside out. He’s got the gift of timing and I was in awe watching him play his shots,” Kohli added.
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