Ice-cold Kohli launches India to victory in Hobart | From the Vault

With India facing a monumental chase, Virat Kohli marched to the middle of Bellerive Oval and announced himself on the world stage.
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[@brunojoy7803]

That night A Hope has born A Statement was made A King was crowned

[@predator7418]

A legacy started ...

[@joshuajoshua8417]

Kannada Pride. He plays for Kannada RCB

[@intelakchual1061]

@@joshuajoshua8417 India pride

[@sanketkaletwad1501]

@@joshuajoshua8417 shut up he plays for india

[@Avinash_Ojha]

Read that in 300(movie) narrative tone and it was awesome

[@tonymontanatv_]

For me this is still his best ODI innings of all time. Chasing 300+ in 37 overs and literally smashing prime Malinga to all parts. The legend of VK was born after this 🔥🔥🔥

[@timthomas6248]

You are right but in this exceptional tri-series India kept loosing to Aus while SL kept beating Aus but in turn kept loosing to India. In the end it was another SL and Aus final

[@joshuajoshua8417]

Virat Kohli plays for our Kannada team RCB. Kannada Pride.

[@saurabhdeb2299]

For me his 183 against Pakistan in Asia cup at Mirpur was his best ODI innings

[@hemangkrish0734]

Yeah this was great but 183 against Pak was great too

[@its._ankur]

And what about 52 ball century😍😍 against aus while chasing 359 but this was also incredible and 183 against pak 🤣he has played many great innings

[@abhinovprasad8211]

The night the legend was born. Chasing 320 in 36 overs at the age of 23 is insane. Tough mentality. From then i supported this man and now he is one of the greats

[@saivarshithkharade5026]

4:06 this frameee 🔥🔥🔥💥

[@UnbiasedBayernFan]

The respect the Aussies have for Kohli is brilliant

[@DAHLIN11]

It's more so the views that cricket australia get of videos where he is the focus is brilliant haha

[@rohith3996]

For reach they are doing this

[@cosmosurfer11]

@@rohith3996 they respect every great player. Seems like you haven't watched their other vids.

[@cosmosurfer11]

@@rohith3996 btw they have almost 9m subscribers so your comment doesn't make any sense either.

[@Brad-lt2re]

Australia does not like him for the way he talks down to his opponents and teammates it's disgusting. But CA just chasing views

[@FaisalKhan-jn1fk]

Man Raina such a clutch player always goes unnoticed. Pick any important game while chasing Raina has chipped in with important runs. Need to appreciate him more.

[@deepaparakkal4241]

I agree. Virat was excellent in this innings, but it also does show how vital Raina was to his team.

[@intelakchual1061]

He and Yuvi are team men .. players like them are too rare to find

[@sports_gyani]

Raina ne match bana diya tha yaad h

[@nikhitgupta7024]

Raina has always been a clutch..I think we both remember the semi final against Australia during 2011 WC in India and he was the one who dug India out of the whole.

[@rakshithnayak1206]

@@nikhitgupta7024 it was quarterfinals

[@Aamirkhanmba]

I haven’t seen commentators enjoying at this level before☺️

[@adarshrai22]

For people watching it now, I watched it live, that was the day when Virat Kohli shifted gears from being a very good batsman to becoming a legend. This knock was unbelievable. Smashing Malinga across all corners of the ground. A legend was born this day!

[@mohammadfaisal7143]

Couple of weeks later he scored 183 vs Pak in Asia Cup to stamp his authority further

[@anmolshrivastava4179]

​@@mohammadfaisal7143traditional runs to become skipper

[@kwl189]

For me, this is one of his best innings ever. Up until this point, nobody had ever smashed prime Malinga like this before at any point in his career. The stage, the importance of the innings, and this is was where King Kohli was born for me. Imperious innings.

[@AryanSingh-gu9rj]

sehwag?

[@RealDard]

Yeahh absolutely ❤️🙌

[@kwl189]

@@AryanSingh-gu9rj prime Malinga? What innings? Love Viru. What a player and shot maker off pure timing and hand co-ordination of a cricket ball.

[@kwl189]

@Niishva original again examples of tight pressured matches where they’ve demolished Malinga in his prime? Tala is fr a legend of India. Countless great innings from the great man to save India from brink in batting and then on the field, gave the bowlers something extra for them to have and show great courage and bravery to hold their nerve in tense matches.

[@coolshan49]

I second that!

[@jonjones18]

At this time The chase master was born He is unstoppable till now The biggest cricketer of all time King of cricket ❤️

[@fishycloudyfishycloudy1372]

shut up ! he has been a liability to indian cricket since 4 years ! delusional ppl like you place individuals over country

[@hemantbavle920]

Not all time...only his time..

[@mithileshtripathi1485]

@@hemantbavle920 Jal Rhe Ho Kya

[@hemantbavle920]

@@mithileshtripathi1485 nahi, being respectful to better players. Viv Richards > Sachin Tendulkar >= Brian Lara >= Ricky Ponting >= Jaques Kallis >= Rahul Dravid >>> Virat Kohli...

[@farzanakhatun9671]

Very right 💚💚💚

[@mohitv7405]

4:38 four four four and four . Iconic knock , iconic commentary.

[@devanshupadhyay2658]

Still the greatest inning by an indian youngster.

[@udityadav7424]

vk 183 vs pak is also great

[@junaidparry4794]

The innings that launched Virat Kohli as the new ruler of cricket. I remember watching this match live on TV. India needed to chase 321 in under 40 overs to remain in the contention. And then Kohli did it by playing one of the greatest innings. This was the innings that launched Virat Kohli to stardom.

[@thekub32]

What tournament or series was this?

[@junaidparry4794]

@@thekub32 it was Commonwealth Bank Series in 2012. It was Tri-series between India, Australia and Sri-Lanka.

[@Mahesh-hu2ug]

​@@thekub322012 tri series India-Austrslia-Srilanka

[@ninjaman5229]

I watched this match live , couldn't believe what just happened then... Looking back at this inning again, respect for kohli has increased even more.

[@joshuajoshua8417]

Virat Kohli is a part of our Kannada RCB team. Kannada Pride.

[@joshuajoshua8417]

Kannada Pride Virat Kohli

[@neerajmohanan]

Yes man, it really was a special knock

[@daemon1199]

@@joshuajoshua8417 Dude he's literally a Delhi boy

[@srinivasa7963]

@@daemon1199 bro he is not kannadiga, just he is creating hate against kannadigas

[@aditya55153]

4:57 my man knew it earlier than many 🙌 King Kohli 🔥

[@Mahesh-hu2ug]

But this was first match that he rised as King Kohli.....after world cup india goes to England test series and odi, t20's and after that India playing test series vs Australia and tri series India-Austrslia-Srilanka this innings came before final teams decided.... after this india playing Asia Cup and Kohli made 183 vs Pakistan after got vice captaincy

[@adicric89]

What makes this knock more special is the fact that this was one of Tony Greg's final appearances as a commentator. He passed away that same year. Virat's knock in Tony's voice was absolutely sensational

[@sabyasachibandyopadhyay8558]

Virat Kohli has played some seriously incredible innings in his life.

[@joshuajoshua8417]

He plays for our Kannadiga team RCB. Kannada Pride

[@sabyasachibandyopadhyay8558]

@@joshuajoshua8417 he is Delhiite.

[@shubh649]

@@joshuajoshua8417 then you should be proud of Kl Rahul not Virat

[@joshuajoshua8417]

@@shubh649 we Kannadigas are proud of Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath. Kannada Pride

[@arpandey8622]

@@joshuajoshua8417 he is Indian first .

[@sadakvale2407]

You can imagine from the appreciation from the commentary box former great players like greigy,healy and taylor that it was a classy knock and laughs showed it was a joy to watch and the ease with which shots were played was stunning.

[@dizzysoul6684]

Facts, it was a high quality knock

[@A_userFrom_heaven.]

317/3 runs in 36.3 overs ..... Imagine the score in next 13.3 overs. 🔥

[@iammealways1124]

Sure it will cross 450.

[@KRISH-bp6bv]

2:32 Kohli vs Malinga🔥🔥🔥🔥That fearless batting👏👏👏

[@harshitrajsingh6842]

5:55 That's, right there, an iconic shot

[@suhassachdeva1107]

Thanks mate🙌

[@shoryathakur5245]

applause from the commentators says it all...🤩They were witnessing a legend in the making and was surprised to see how can someone hit a cricket ball so gracefully...🥵INSANE King Kohli❤

[@kartikk1596]

Looking at old time he did came a long way to become 🐐

[@Quicksilver12345]

Kohli is Malinga's counter cos he always bowls full and straight, Yorker length and Kohli is good off his legs and just flicks them away.. After this match, Malinga was never the same again

[@KingGayle360]

Now He Become GOAT in Odi Format 45 Odi Centuries just 4 away to Break Sachin Odi Hundreds The GOAT VIRAT KOHLI

[@RR_theproahole]

*5 he needs 50 to break the record

[@inzamamulhaque5188]

@@RR_theproahole wo bhi ho jayega bro don't worry

[@sarthaksrivastav9729]

Not only in odi , all format

[@syd_27]

Actually its 51

[@JessyPinkman]

@@syd_27 it's 49

[@Sai_CR7]

This was the innings, I decided that I gonna be his fan forever, irrespective of what happens in future

[@user-xc3sr4qv8z]

Mer too

[@vasudevjoshi0903]

For me, it was this innings and the one he played in the WC 2011 finals.

[@aditya-ml6km]

same here.

[@naveenthota1676]

That’s slavery yo!

[@martialartmaniacs1649]

Same here

[@suvojitbiswas1073]

Bring that indian jersey back! It's special ,blessed and lucky 🇮🇳❤

[@namdevp0707]

Smashing prime malinga for back to back boundaries. Just King Kohli things💯🔥🇮🇳 Chased 320 like nothing...in just 37overs😎

[@sameerpandit5071]

What a great comeback by Virat Kohli. Scored century last year against Bangladesh and scored a century yesterday against Sri Lanka. His comeback is epic and we needed that from King 👑 Kohli. 🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪

[@maxwax10]

I still think he is not in his invincible form. Look no chance to bowlers here and yesterday he could have gone out twice.

[@sameersingh3705]

He said a day back..that he had attached too much meaning to external affiliations and was trying to fit into it without realizing with age and maturity , the way you react and perform in a game changes..

[@bayek1802]

What is great about this??? Bangladesh and SL are two of the worst teams and the pitches/grounds are flattest and smallest. 2 saal tak chuusega ab uska

[@tausifchoudhury8837]

Hitting century against below bar bowling attack is not a comeback. He would have failed miserably with this form if he played attack of 80 and 90s.

[@karanchopra7566]

@@maxwax10 agree

[@surya__14kumar]

Great start by king kohli on new year 🤯 73rd century 👍👍

[@advocatekuldeep8495]

Never ever compare this man to anyone ❤️ he is unmatchable 😍❤️

[@saurabhtiwary1715]

Saw this inning live…I knew back then he would rule cricket world for coming years..and now there he is,we know him now as KING KOHLI👑

[@sajaljain8843]

This is the moment Indian fans knew that he would rule world cricket for the next 10-15 years.

[@shailendrasingh6265]

Virat Kohli vs Thanos army who will win

[@intelakchual1061]

@@shailendrasingh6265 Virat

[@vr65]

I knew it even before this inning.

[@adithyavimal3724]

Lol kuch bhi Lolians 🤣🤣

[@intelakchual1061]

@@adithyavimal3724 aagya Apne hi players ko hate karne Wala brainless kid

[@surya__14kumar]

Once a King 🤴 always a king 🤴 🙌 Virat kohli 👑❤️🔥

[@lakshanbro7359]

Also you are brilliant ♥️🔥

[@JackkkZB]

The meat riding is insane

[@joshuajoshua8417]

He plays for our Kannada team RCB

[@UJWALDEEPSINGH24]

SKY you too are a great player.

[@aadityarohit3331]

Now a queen

[@TheRforravi]

Until this match, India was chasing the chase winnings... After this match, chase winning started chasing us. This is the day when Virat took the avatar of a chasemaster.

[@GwaliorBoy07]

3:31 oh boy what a shot by tony greig 💕

[@Vsg16007]

Innings of the decade -KING KOHLI 🔥🔥

[@joshuajoshua8417]

Virat Kohli plays for our Kannada team RCB. Kannada Pride.

[@Vsg16007]

@@joshuajoshua8417 ooh nange gothe irila

[@ojasvipranesh7686]

Maybe Innings of the decade is either 89* by Stokes in 2019 WC final or 82*(53) by Kohli in this T20 WC .

[@mr.sharma6504]

Raina's Cameo of 24 ball 40 👏

[@mr.ludicrous9442]

6 sixes in an over

[@bivin3658]

When he smacked Malinga over leg with a flick, i still remember the goosebumps i had watching that, smacking world's best.

[@TheGeorgeous]

This is one of the best innings seen in this decade, was unbelievable to witness live.

[@khaledhafiz1529]

This is on top of the many Great knocks of Kohli's career....No batsmen can ever come close to this knock ..this is out of the world stuff

[@theperpetuallyannoyed4074]

The guy was fking 23 🔥🔥 i had missed this innings as i was working n remember getting shocked when i saw the result later

[@sumit180288]

One Of the best ODI knocks by any player in cricket history

[@fahadfarooq7815]

the begining of his reign.... this inning made him what he is today, GOAT of the game

[@Clipfy1]

4:21 My man saw future ❤️

[@aviralrawat9655]

1:25 rare from him❤️🔥

[@lalitpatibanda]

This is and will always remain the best innings of Kohli! His shot of haris' might be his best shot, but his shot of malinga after his hundred through the covers is just something you watch on loop.

[@a2zeetech]

This one was similar to second six against Rauf

[@Sanjeevkumar-lx4ni]

3000+ odi runs at 23 years old. Now a days lot of youngsters waiting for debut at that age 3:25 hitting peak malinga for fun at age 23. Only king kohli do it

[@intelakchual1061]

Already Odi player of year award at young age 💪🙏

[@HX018]

He's best ever white ball batsman

[@priyankuhandique7058]

Gill will break that record🔥🔥

[@Sanjeevkumar-lx4ni]

@@priyankuhandique7058 need to travel long distance with great form and fitness

[@priyankuhandique7058]

@@Sanjeevkumar-lx4ni He is already there with double century in odi

[@tanmaypadhi6697]

This innings was the announcement of something big. The maturity with which Kohli played was superb. And after this innings he was unstoppable.

[@hannibalbarca2792]

For me, this is the biggest moment of his career. This innings showed that this guy is something very Special.

[@thangarajrajendar3871]

Watching this match live on TV was one of the best thing i did in my life. 2012 kohli prove he was king of chase next Asia cup vs Pakistan again he did same thing. What a player.

[@ibn.fulaan]

The fact that this innings was so decisive moment for kohli and he then never looked back

[@samindr5703]

And the guy already has 8 international tons before this

[@vinniche]

Credit Cricket Australia for showcasing the game of cricketers across the world.

[@mightbeok7297]

Still remember this at that time chasing 300+ in 36 overs was almost considered impossible

[@veenjharmemon8097]

Biggest Virat fan from Pakistan 🇵🇰 here. I remember 2012 was the year. He did this at Hobart in February and then one month later in March smashed 183 from 148 balls again Pakistan to chase 330 in Asia Cup. Just stole both matches away chasing single handedly.

[@bhaskarbhasku2921]

Against paxtan it was brutal. Umar gul was literally man handled at mirpur if i remember correctly.

[@GojoS8]

​@@bhaskarbhasku2921Once a Randian always a R@ndian🤡

[@manjulaweerakoon974]

I'm Sri lankan and usually when someone hits a six against your country it's pain but whenever kholi bats it's beautiful to watch

[@Sir_Panda007]

Alternate Title: "The Arrival of Virat Kohli in ODI Cricket" From 9th to 45th hundreds now. Smashing Prime Malinga all over the park and seeing the team through. Still remember seeing this knock so vividly. So masterful.

[@chayan5471]

Arrival of King Kohli, Virat Kohli the youngster already arrived in 2010

[@strange__gaming__6646]

BRO HUMILIATED PRIME MALINGA WHEN BRO WAS JUST 24🙆🏻‍♂️

[@udityadav7424]

23*

[@paragmahawar3995]

That six from just the flick of the wrist was heavenly

[@vrushabh1010]

Thank god this came into my feed. Almost forgot about this innings. Virat Kohli. What a blessing to have witness this great player.

[@romancewithlife2754]

After viv i guess no player at his prime was as dangerous as Kohli.. pure class.

[@himanshukapri97]

3:19 shot of an empror❤❤❤ ❤

[@chiragakarnia2140]

That was Nostalgia.... He was so good on that day.....pure Class ❤️

[@gauravmehrotra4981]

The continuous laughter with every boundary off Lasith Malinga is just icing on the cake..

[@sunilkushhwaha]

Very good 😊😊👍

[@Naveenbr-kp8gc1yi3d]

​@@sunilkushhwaha Malinga is a good person. He always appreciates even the opponents who play against him.

[@Chupbechup]

2 innings are define why he's a chase Master.. 183 vs Pakistan 133* vs Sri Lanka 💥💥😎🤙💥💥

[@Fayzanalee]

Just came to watch this after espn declared this as the best virat's century voted by fans

[@user-lz6tq9yp7m]

😊

[@Lonewolf004]

This Was The Start of the Virat Kohli Era

[@joshuajoshua8417]

Start of Kannada Pride RCB for which Virat Kohli played. Kannada Power

[@hsemarubab]

This is the best Virat Kohli innings I have ever seen One of the best ODI innings considering how lethal Malinga used to be back then

[@ankitsuman2679]

Sri Lanka and Virat Kohli a never ending tale ❤️

[@ssiyer67]

Forgot pakistan?

[@nagendramishra293]

Just need to share this to Naveen ul haq new born baby

[@vinayaksangal1047]

tri series with finals used to create scenarios where innings like these would be required. This innings was the start of era of king Kohli.

[@chayan5471]

Yes bro tri series>>>> bilateral series

[@blokesrundown]

To witness this 1st time falling in love with this newcomer, idolising him imitating his shots & to watching him throughout series by series matches to matches scintillating opponents this guy this brat Virat bhaiya made some unforeseen, unforgettable & beyond forgery performance to become one of the greatest player in cricketing world & my fav greatest player for every time I remember cricket play or watch this guy is genius idol♥️💯..

[@priyaranjanbhoi3736]

The laughter behind the commentary tells you how good Virat Kohli is 🙌🙌🙌🙏

[@tamedracingdriver]

Feels like yesterday! Still get goosebumps watching that six off Malinga right after getting the hundred😮 I don’t think Malinga felt tormented in his entire career but for this match in King Kohli’s hands😎👏

[@preethamgowda9327]

He is not just a player, he is a king 👑 king Kohli ❤️

[@rohitrai3152]

Everything was so good. A 🐐 announced himself tht to on tough Aussie pitch against one of the deadliest prime bowler malinga & the commentary 💯 giving me goosebumps evn after a decade.💯 Hands down this is the best knck I evr witnessed

[@orenonamaewashashdesu4161]

Long Live the King Kohli, may his crown never falls

[@danishrehman17]

SMASHING PRIME MALLINGA LIKE A CLUB BOWLER , THAT'S WHY HE IS CALLED "THE KING" 👑

[@hardialsingh3398]

I remember watched it live , that was start of the Virat era, smacking prime Malinga was really something. I got feeling at point this man will become something huge in future

[@ilovegurusahib]

He himself needs to watch this innings again n again.

[@Updatepoint18]

English commentator and this innings. Goosebumps 🇮🇳 Best ODi innings of all time ♥ ♥

[@prajwalg774]

Tony Grey great voice

[@RR_theproahole]

They are Australian not English

[@Updatepoint18]

Yes. They r telegu. 😂

[@AtTheCricketPitch]

Tony Grieg, mark Nicholas, and Micheal slator are the commentators

[@shabkhet-sl5vf]

​​@@RR_theproahole bol english rahe hai ya bhojpuri? har bat pe galti nikalna band kar lawde. btw aus and british accent is same. nai pata to g mara

[@ziauddinsaafay2545]

what a player, I would say his level of playing is next next next level he can't be compared to anyone now

[@shivampandey-mc5qf]

Even till today he is unmatchable

[@AmitSHUKLA-mk1tn]

@@cricketlover4764 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Jo no -1 ranking per uski team ka kya haal hai...yeh bhi to bata do....😝😝😝🤣🤣🤣

[@PashupatiNath593]

@@cricketlover4764 woh run karta hai toh 250 me nipat jati hai pak selfish player sirf khud ke runs karta hai, jab out hogya toh team ne kamsekam 290 toh banae sazishi player hai babar apne poke pantar khilata hai, aur captaincy material toh bilkul bhi nahi hai ghar pr test series nahi jeet paara...bring back sarfaraz Khan, M. Amir and Imad Wasim agar odi WC ke semifinal me bhi pahuchana hai toh, har baar Netherlands nahi bacha payegi..sach keh raha hu mei par tum log bhut limited soch wale log ho bhai woh teej run kab karege kab karega woh bada chase in less over just like this, world class, pehli class,dusri class, teesri class playet

[@AmitSHUKLA-mk1tn]

@@cricketlover4764 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂 no-2 nahi no-5 ...😝😝😂😂😂

[@akash27m]

@@cricketlover4764 bhikaristani

[@ankushsingh6806]

I Still Remember This innings. Marvellous !

[@souravbiswal5074]

8 fours and 1 six against malinga😮 King 👑 Kohli ❤

[@crentistDaDentist]

This young bloke looks promising. He's going to be a legend one day mark my words.

[@nickpartha8643]

U r late by 11 years 😂😂😂

[@saibharathsathineni2956]

Its so soothing to watch those 140+ speed yorkers are converted into 4's with those amazing flicks and cover drives😗😘

[@Mahesh-hu2ug]

In 2012 Who believes that he became one of the best batsman in the world cricket

[@ravik7073]

Tony says Kohli 'wants to get a copy of that knock'. Well, Virat has replicated many of his performances, peaking differently again and again. He may have curtailed his game a bit, being more cautious than ever before but his ability to recreate feats is incredible.

[@c3vzn]

50 hundreds later but this one was voted the top by the audience on Cricinfo. Greigy was the on the money, this is Kohli’s magnum opus.

[@ravik7073]

Perhaps, the problem is he's played most of them effortlessly.@@c3vzn

[@ravik7073]

@@c3vzn It is and it is not to be honest. It's so difficult to rank it as the best since there are quite a few of his innings giving tough competition. Yet I agree with you.

[@psychodaddy4930]

I never forgot this innings. I still remember that afternoon I came back from college a sit in front of tv Ahh memories yes India was chasing run never forgot.Chasing 320+ in just 40 overs The best odi hundered of king for me. That 24 run in an over against prime Malinga is love. King for a reason ❤❤

[@kalyanpm6803]

This was the first time Malinga had been taken down. It was surreal how Kohli changed his stance with a low backlift to counter the yorkers. Very special innings.

[@rohit_sharma2224]

5:05 Op shot

[@jayashankarm2108]

kohli and gambhir are playing together 😂😂 0:06

[@pde7291]

King 👑 for a reason, huge respect for this man 🇮🇳

[@vivekkapoor2537]

I have never seen any other player who brutally smached maligna like this. Now he is KING.

[@Henry12341]

Ab de villiers has done many times especially in ipl

[@ranaabdullah9180]

Inning of decade for sure. His prime starts from this fabulous Inning

[@TheIrshadKhan]

Chasing 321 runs in 40 over is not a cup of tea for any batsman in the world. Virat Kohli 🇮🇳

[@pramat8681]

Lucky are those who witnessed this live. We've come a long way

[@SyedHussain07]

Young Kohli Smashing Prime Malinga💙🔥

[@xxreignitinxx03]

I remember I was in school in class 7th. We were sure India weren't going to beat Srilanka with such huge margin. After the bell we rushed to nearest stationary shop and he told us the whole story.. I thought Sehwag did impossible but it was Young Virat Kohli. Chills 🥶