Virat Kohli reflects on World Cup final regret over missed hundred

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Virat Kohli reflects on World Cup final regret over missed hundred
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Virat Kohli expressed his deep regrets after being dismissed for 54 runs in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad. Three years later, he recalls the moment as a significant missed opportunity, lamenting that his dismissal disrupted a promising innings and a productive partnership with KL Rahul. Kohli acknowledged that a score of 140-150 runs could have given India a substantial total that would have been challenging for Australia to chase down given India's strong bowling attack. His reflections highlight the haunting nature of that innings and the impact on his team's performance in the tournament.

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  • •Kohli scored 54 runs before getting out in the 2023 World Cup final.
  • •His dismissal led to a middle-order collapse, leaving India with a total of 240.
  • •Kohli believed a larger score could have secured victory against Australia.
  • •India's bowlers had a successful record, taking 89 wickets throughout the tournament.
  • •Kohli still dreams about that missed opportunity years later.
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Virat Kohli revealed his deep regrets over getting out for 54 in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad.

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