India's run-machine Virat Kohli registered his 22nd half-century in T20Is, breaking yet ar record of becoming player with most number of half-centuries in shorter format of game. King Kohli also went on to become batsman with highest number of runs in men's T20 cricket. Former Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi was all praises for Man of Match Virat Kohli for his magnificent kck that ensured India victory in second T20 against South Africa at Mohali on Wednesday. Earlier in contest, Virat Kohli also took a stunner in field to get rid of South Africa's skipper Quinton de Kock. 

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Shahid Afridi hails Virat Kohli

Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi hailed Virat Kohli as 'a great player indeed' and wished him success for future. Virat Kohli me 72 runs with four boundaries and three sixes en route to his unbeaten kck. Indian skipper reiterated his label of 'chase machine' as he stood unbeaten at end of yet ar successful run-chase for Men in Blue. Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi wished luck to Virat Kohli and urged him to continue entertaining cricket fans all around world for more years to come. Shahid Afridi took to Twitter to congratulate Indian skipper Virat Kohli on his performance. See tweet here:

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All hail King Kohli

With his 22nd T20 50, Virat Kohli became batsman with highest number of half-centuries in T20s - with 22 fifties and more to go. Furr, Indian skipper also became player to have scored most runs in men's T20 cricket, taking his tally to 2441 runs in T20Is. Earlier in contest, Virat Kohli took an absolute stunner to get rid of Quinton de Kock. Indian skipper was judged Man of Match for his magnificent kck and Virat Kohli expressed immense pride in representing country. Asked about mantra behind his consistency, Kohli said: "It's bge in front of my shirt. It's a pride to play for my country so whatever it takes to get over line, I will do. Get team across line anyhow. If you want to make your team win, you'll find a way."

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