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On Wednesday, July 10, Virat Kohli posted an Instagram story featuring a picture of himself with the T20 World Cup trophy. This momentous post came after the Men in Blue’s historic victory in Barbados on June 29, where they defeated South Africa in the final of the ICC event by seven runs.
A Turnaround Performance
Kohli had a challenging tournament up to that point, managing only 75 runs at an average of 10.71. However, on the crucial day, he delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 76 runs off 59 balls. His contribution was pivotal in helping India set a competitive total.
The Bowlers’ Triumph
India’s bowlers executed their plans perfectly, ensuring that the team ended their 11-year drought of an ICC trophy. The collective effort of the team culminated in a well-deserved victory, bringing immense joy to millions of fans worldwide.
The Celebratory Post
Earlier, on June 30, Kohli shared a celebratory post on Instagram after winning the T20 World Cup. He expressed his gratitude and joy with the caption: “Couldn’t have dreamt of a better day than this. God is great, and I’m deeply thankful. We finally did it ❤️❤️ Jai Hind ❤️❤️❤️.”
Breaking Social Media Records
This post has since shattered numerous social media records. It surpassed Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s wedding photo, which had 16 million likes, to become the most-liked Instagram post in India.
Virat Kohli’s remarkable turnaround and India’s collective effort will be remembered as a historic moment in cricket history.
