India batter Virat Kohli led from the front as he and Suryakumar Yadav hit stunning half-centuries to help chase down the 187-run target in the third and series-deciding T20I against Australia in Hyderabad on Sunday.
Kohli hit 63, while Suryakumar hit 69 runs as India achieved the target with one ball to spare and six wickets in hand, winning the match and the series 2-1. While Suryakumar Yadav was named the Player of the Match for his amazing knock, Virat Kohli was awarded the Most energetic player of the match for his enthusiasm on the field.
He went with lots of energy to collect his award during the presentation ceremony and then mock sprinted back toward his teammate after getting clicked with the award. He also had a laugh with his Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate Glenn Maxwell after reaching the players' huddle.
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Australia had posted 186/7 with Cameron Green and Tim David smashing quick-fire fifties. But a 104-run third-wicket partnership between Kohli and Suryakumar brought India back into the game after losing KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma for 30 runs in the powerplay.
With his 33rd T20I half-century, he also eclipsed batting great Rahul Dravid to become the second-highest run-getter for India in international cricket.
Kohli will now be seen in action against South Africa when India takes them on in the first of three T20Is on Sept 28 in Thiruvananthapuram.
