In the post-match interview, a visibly emotional Kohli said: “I have no words. I am lost for words. This was a surreal atmosphere. I am just proud of my ability to stay calm. This is a special win.” For Pakistan, it was pure heartbreak. Babar Azam admitted, “We were 10-15 runs short. But credit to Kohli—he played one of the greatest innings ever.” The India vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 match is now enshrined in cricketing folklore. It wasn’t just a game—it was a masterclass in pressure management, a showcase of individual genius, and a reminder of why this rivalry is the greatest in sports.
The total seemed below par on a flat MCG wicket, but the pressure of chasing against Pakistan’s lethal pace attack—Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf—made it feel like 200. India’s chase would be anything but straightforward. India’s reply began in disaster. In the very first over, Shaheen Afridi —the same man who had wrecked India’s top order in 2021—dismissed skipper Rohit Sharma for a four-ball duck. The MCG erupted in green. india vs pakistan t20 world cup 2022 full match
From Kohli’s two sixes off Rauf to the overthrow chaos, from the no-ball to Ashwin’s calm finish, every ball was a story. For Indian fans, it was a night of ecstasy. For Pakistani fans, a lesson in how quickly a match—and history—can turn. In the post-match interview, a visibly emotional Kohli