Virat Kohli showcased yet another masterful run chase, keeping calm under pressure to steer India towards a tricky target of 265 in a high-stakes knockout against Australia. Despite losing early wickets, Kohli's composed performance, including a vital partnership with Shreyas Iyer, ensured stability before he fell short of completing his 52nd ODI hundred.
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