Rahane praises Kohli's bold batting in thrilling ODI win

Ajinkya Rahane has noticed that Virat Kohli is now playing with a bold new style! In the first ODI against New Zealand, Kohli scored a fantastic 93 runs off 91 balls, leading India to victory and earning the Player of the Match award. This is Kohli's sixth straight score over 50, and Rahane believes that Kohli's consistent routines are key to his success.

Quick rundown

1.Virat Kohli changes his batting approach.

2.Kohli steps out more against bowlers.

3.Kohli scores 93 to win ODI against New Zealand.

4.Rahane praises Kohli's consistent routines.

5.Kohli trails only Tendulkar in international runs.

Ajinkya Rahane Defends Virat Kohli's Chill Vibe Before Matches
Ajinkya Rahane Defends Virat Kohli's Chill Vibe Before Matches
Yo, it’s your boy Ajinkya Rahane comin’ in hot for his dude Virat Kohli. He’s all about that focus, chillin’ with his AirPods two days before the match. Rahane’s givin’ mad respect for Kohli's grind and dedication, with 53 centuries to his name. That’s how you roll like a true G in the game, always bringin’ the heat!
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Kohli Unleashes 2016 Vibes with Insane 44-Ball Fifty
Hold onto your hats, cricket fans! Virat Kohli just channeled his inner 2016 god mode with a sick 44-ball fifty in the first ODI against New Zealand at BCA Stadium, Vadodara! India bowled first, keeping NZ to 300/8, while Kohli flexed his skills like it was a TikTok dance challenge. He’s now zoomed past 28,000 runs, and fans are totally here for this epic comeback!
03:40 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
Kohli ne net pe maara zabardast shot, ODI se pehle dhamaka!
Kohli ne net pe maara zabardast shot, ODI se pehle dhamaka!
Arre suno bhai log! Virat Kohli ne net pe ek dhamakedar shot maara, samjhe? Men in Blue ka pehla ODI New Zealand ke saath hai, BCA Stadium, Vadodara mein, 11 January ko. Kohli bhai ne full-length ball ko aise maara ki sab log dekhte reh gaye! Will Young bhi keh rahe hain ki Kohli aur Rohit superstar hain, par kabhi kabhi unka consistency thoda chhuta hai, samjhe? Babu bhaiya ki toh baat hi alag hai!
11:50 pm on Friday, 9 January, 2026
Kohli ki batting hai jaise rang birangi shayari: Ashwin
Kohli ki batting hai jaise rang birangi shayari: Ashwin
Arre bhai, kya baat hai! Virat Kohli ki batting dekh kar lagta hai jaise khuda ne khud chakkar laga diye ho. R Ashwin ne kaha, 'Kohli ka khelna hai ek nayi kahani, jaise chaaron taraf khushiyon ki baarish ho rahi ho!' New Zealand ne 300 banaye, par Kohli toh chhaye rahe, 55 runs ki chamak ke saath. Yeh hai asli cricket ka rang, jahan har shot hai ek shayari!
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Kohli's advice: No worries if you get hit, buddy!
Kohli's advice: No worries if you get hit, buddy!
Hey, hey! So, our buddy Virat Kohli was spotted giving some solid advice to a net bowler before the big game against New Zealand on January 11 in Vadodara. He said, "If you get hit, no biggie! Just throw the ball you want, not the one the batter wants!" Kohli's been on fire with four 50+ scores this season. Can’t wait to see him crush it again!
07:35 am on Sunday, 11 January, 2026

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