IND vs SA ODI Series, Virat Kohli: Team India has won the series by winning the last and decisive match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa today. Before today’s match, both the teams were tied at 1-1. India has captured the trophy by winning the third match of the series played in Visakhapatnam today.
In this three-match ODI series with South Africa, India’s legendary batsman Virat Kohli (King Kohli) has scored a total of 302 runs with the help of two consecutive centuries. For this he has been awarded Player of the Series. After defeating South Africa, King Kohli has expressed his feelings.
I had not played like this for the last 2-3 years- Virat
Speaking at the post-match presentation, Virat Kohli admitted that he had not played like this for a long time and it is part of a long journey as a player, during which one starts doubting oneself and loses one’s form. He also described how he believed that if he was “free of mind”, he could hit sixes without any effort.
Virat said, “To be honest, the way I have played in this series is the most satisfying thing for me. I feel free in my mind. I had not played like this for the last 2-3 years. I know that when I can bat like this in the middle order, it helps the team a lot. It boosts my confidence, in any situation in the middle order, I can handle it and bring it in favor of the team.”
He further added, “When you play for so long, 15-16 years, you doubt yourself. Especially as a batsman, when one mistake can get you out. It’s a whole journey of getting better and getting better as a person. It makes you better as a person, and it also makes your temperament better. I am happy that I am still able to contribute to the team. When I play freely, I know I can hit sixes.” There are always levels you can unlock.”
First innings was the best innings of this series – Kohli
Talking about his favorite century of the series played in Ranchi, Virat said, “The first innings was the best innings of this series. I had not played since Australia, but the energy of that day helps in taking risks. It opened me up in a way I had not felt in a long time. I am grateful for this game.”
Virat scored 302 runs including all three matches.
Virat has scored a total of 302 runs in the three-match ODI series against South Africa. He played a brilliant inning of 135 runs in 120 balls in the first match of this series (in Ranchi). After that, in the second match of the series in Raipur, Kohli played a century of 102 runs in 93 balls. At the same time, today in the third and last match of the series, Virat Kohli played a memorable inning of unbeaten 65 runs in 45 balls. In this way, Kohli scored a total of 302 runs in these three matches. His average was 151. King Kohli has become the Player of the Series in this series.
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