The 2022 T20 World Cup thriller saw India clinch a four-wicket victory over Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 off 53 balls, supported by Hardik Pandya's crucial 40 runs and three wickets, led to a remarkable turnaround after a shaky start and intense pressure. Kohli's unbeaten 82 featured six fours and four sixes, cementing his innings as one of the greatest in T20 World Cup history.
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