India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli recreates iconic 'Melbourne 18.5' shot in Asia Cup - WATCH

Indian cricket sensation Virat Kohli has once again left cricket fans worldwide in awe with a remarkable display of his extraordinary skills. In the match against arch-rivals Pakistan, Kohli managed to recreate the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) six that had taken the cricketing world by storm. This incredible feat was captured on cameras and has since gone viral, leaving fans and fellow cricketers astounded by his talent.

3 things you need to know

• Virat Kohli scored his 47th ODI century in the Asia Cup match against Pakistan
• Kohli also became the fastest player to score 13,000 ODI runs in the process
• During the match, Kohli recreated his iconic shot from T20 World Cup 2022

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Kohli recreates his iconic Melbourne six

In the video doing rounds on social media, Kohli is seen effortlessly launching the cricket ball into the stands with a powerful swing of his bat on the last ball of the final over. This shot was kind of a recreation of the memorable six he hit during the 2022 T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, a shot that became an instant classic among the masses.

Virat Kohli's iconic MCG six

The MCG six holds a special place in cricketing history. It occurred during India's opening match of the T20 World Cup last year when India were in trouble. Kohli, determined to turn the tide, played a magnificent innings to help India win the match. En route to the victory, Kohli smashed two magnificent shots over the boundary off Haris Rauf's bowling. The ball sailed over the bowler's head, leaving spectators in awe of his skill and perfect timing.

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Since then, the MCG six has been etched into the minds of cricketing fans worldwide. Kohli's ability to replicate such a momentous shot serves as a testament to his exceptional hand-eye coordination, technique, and sheer power. It's no surprise that he is regarded as one of the finest batsmen of his generation. His consistency and insatiable hunger for success have earned him numerous accolades and an enormous global fan following.

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