72*, Dhaka, World T20 2014

This was the second semi-final of the ICC World T20 2014 between India and South Africa with the match being played at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur in Dhaka. Kohli had already shown his might in the previous matches and this was going to be his coup de grace.

South Africa batted first after winning the toss and made 172/4 in 20 overs. Faf du Plessis made 58 and JP Duminy made 45, while R Ashwin picked 3/22 for India.

Team India got a fair opening stand of 39 runs when Rohit fell for 24 and then Rahane followed soon for 32 runs. However, it was Virat Kohli, who kept the chase alive single-handedly with a sublime 72* in 44 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes. He got some help from Yuvraj (18) and Raina (21*), as India cruised home in the last over with 6 wickets in hand and into the finals. Kohli won the Man of the Match for his effort.