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Virat Kohli's dream: 'Playing match-winning knock in 2027 World Cup final'

Veteran batsman Virat Kohli has shared his ultimate ambition of delivering a decisive performance in the final of the 2027 ODI World Cup, should the national team advance that far. Looking back at the 2023 tournament, where he finished as the top run-getter with 765 runs, Kohli reflected on the pain of the title match defeat against Australia and his dismissal for 54 after being bowled by Pat Cummins.

He noted that missing out on a much larger individual score, such as 140 or 150 runs, continued to weigh heavily on him for numerous days, drawing comparisons to the lingering memories of the 2016 Indian Premier League final before his franchise ultimately secured the title in 2025.

Despite the heartbreaking conclusion in the championship match, Kohli fondly recalled the exceptional team chemistry and the ten consecutive victories that preceded it during the 2023 campaign. He acknowledged the early tournament injury setback involving Hardik Pandya and the subsequent impactful contributions from Mohammed Shami.

Emphasizing that his intrinsic drive to secure victories for his side remains completely unaltered, the star player reaffirmed his enduring commitment to match-winning contributions.

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