Ajinkya Rahane praises Virat Kohli's chasing abilities in white-ball cricket
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:33 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Ajinkya Rahane spoke about Virat Kohli's unmatched skills as a chaser in white-ball cricket during a recent podcast. He highlighted Kohli's unique mindset, game awareness, and ability to maintain composure under pressure while chasing large totals. Kohli holds multiple records for successful run chases in ODIs and T20s, with a remarkable tally of 22 centuries in winning situations, well ahead of his closest competitors. Alastair Cook also commended Kohli's calculated approach to risk-taking during these innings. Kohli's consistency over more than 15 years adds to his reputation as a dependable finisher. Rahane emphasized that Kohli's decision-making sets him apart from other players in critical moments.
- •Rahane attributes Kohli's success to his unique mental approach.
- •Kohli has the highest number of centuries in successful ODI chases.
- •He is praised for his calmness and timing during run chases.
- •Alastair Cook supports Rahane's views on Kohli's risk assessment.
- •Kohli maintains high performance levels consistently over 15 years.
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"Ajinkya Rahane breaks down why Virat Kohli is the greatest chaser in white-ball cricket, highlighting his mindset, pacing, and target calculation.
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