‘Virat Kohli shows why he’s a legend’: Virender Sehwag in awe of chase master’s composed knock | Cricket News

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajat Patidar. (Getty Images)

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli as soon as once more proved why he’s one of the best in the shortest format, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a essential seven-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Sunday.
Chasing 158, Kohli remained unbeaten on 73 off 54 balls, anchoring the innings alongside Devdutt Padikkal, who smashed 61 in a match-defining 103-run stand.
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Kohli’s calm and calculated method drew excessive reward from former India opener Virender Sehwag, who referred to as the veteran batter a “legend” for his unmatched potential to complete video games below strain.
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“There are batters who can hit better shots than him, maybe a better six or four,” Sehwag mentioned. “But what Kohli does that others can’t is this — he stays not out, scores runs, and ensures his team crosses the line. That’s what makes him a legend.”

Sehwag emphasised that Kohli’s match-winning temperament is what units him aside. “When you’re chasing 160-170, strike rate doesn’t matter as much. He has done this countless times — not just for RCB, but for India too, especially in T20s and ODIs.”

Kohli, 36, notched up his fourth half-century of IPL 2025 and surpassed David Warner for probably the most 50-plus scores in the event’s historical past — now sitting at 67, together with eight centuries.
“This was a very important game for us,” Kohli mentioned post-match. “One solid partnership is enough in a chase. I’m holding one end, and that’s working well right now.”