Kohli’s ultimate mantra for victory: Staying in his zone, ignore the noise, and playing every ball like it’s his last
Virat Kohli once again proved why he is one of the greatest batters of all time, delivering a masterclass in pressure cricket during India’s Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan on Sunday. In a high-stakes match watched by millions, Kohli paced his innings to perfection, scoring a brilliant century while breaking multiple records.
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Kohli Reflects on His Knock
After his unbeaten 100 off 111 balls, Kohli shared insights into his mindset and approach:
«I have a decent understanding of my game, it is about keeping the outside noise away, staying in my space and taking care of my energy levels and thoughts. Very easy to get pulled into the expectations. My job is to stay in the present and do a job for the team. My keynotes to myself are to put my 100 per cent on every ball in the field, and then God eventually rewards you. Having clarity is important; it was important to understand that you need to get runs when there is pace on the ball. Otherwise, the spinners can dictate things.»
Kohli also praised his teammates for their support, particularly Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, who played crucial roles in the chase:
«Towards the end, Shreyas accelerated and I got a few boundaries as well. It allowed me to play my usual ODI game. Shubman did well against Shaheen, took him up. There's a reason he is the number-one batter of the world. It was
