Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene heaped reward on Virat Kohli, who broke his document for essentially the most runs in Men’s T20 World Cup historical past on Wednesday.
Jayawardene scored 1016 runs in 31 innings, whereas Kohli scored 1065 runs within the twenty third innings.
“Records are meant to be broken. Someone was always going to break my record, and it’s you, Virat. Great mate, congratulations. You have always been a warrior,” Jayawardene stated in a video shared by ICC.
“The kind is momentary however the class is everlasting. Well performed, good friend.”
Kohli continued his sturdy kind within the event with an unbeaten 64 off 44 balls and helped India attain 184-6 in his 20 overs.
Kohli has scored 12 half-centuries within the T20 World Cup.
Kohli, who was adjudged the person of the match, stated, “It was a closer game than we would have liked.”
“It was one other good day with the bat. I’m completely satisfied that the World Cup is in Australia as a result of I can play my pictures right here. I wish to play in Adelaide. I really feel at house and need to preserve batting.”
In the Super 12, India climbed above South Africa to high Group 2 and have six factors from 4 matches. Second-placed South Africa will play fifth-placed Pakistan in Sydney on Thursday in a match that may have a big effect on the group.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
