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Virat Kohli has recently opened up about his iconic 2022 T20 World Cup match against Pakistan. He shared a powerful message about never giving up. He explained that his team was told they only had a 3% chance of winning at one point. However, Kohli said that even a 1% chance is enough to win, and you are never done until you actually lose. "I was told later that chances of winning the game was 3% or something, but I never thought like that, even 1% chance is enough to win. You're never really done until you lose the game".Pakistan batted first and made 159 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs. 

When India started chasing that target, their top players got out very quickly. India was at a terrible score of 31 runs for 4 wickets after just 7.4 overs.

The big computer screens showed that India only had a 3% chance of winning the game.Over 90,000 screaming fans packed the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The pressure was immense. Virat Kohli did not panic. He teamed up with Hardik Pandya, who scored 40 runs. Together, they built a massive 113-run partnership to pull India out of trouble. India stayed calm but slow, reaching just 45 runs for 4 wickets. India needed 31 runs off the final 12 balls. Kohli hit two magical sixes off Pakistan's fastest bowler, Haris Rauf. The game came down to the very last ball. India scored the final run and won the match by 4 wickets.

Virat Kohli opens up on dealing with hype in latest One8 World event 

At the one8 Global Premiere in New Delhi, Virat Kohli opened up about how he deals with massive public hype by choosing to focus completely on his own energy rather than letting outside pressure control him. During the event, Kohli shared deep insights into his personal mindset when facing intense expectations from millions of fans. 

He explained that it is very easy to get pulled into what people expect from him. To avoid this, he stays tightly within his own personal space and closely monitors his energy levels. "I try to stay in my space as much as possible, really take care of how my energy levels are... because it's very easy for me to kind of get pulled into the expectations.”

Kohli pointed out that formats like the IPL can easily put a player in a "comfortable space" because of quick fame, money, and recognition. However, he chooses a harder path. He focuses on long-term respect from his heroes and fulfilling a deep passion for the sport. Instead of running away from stressful moments where people feel a game is completely lost, Kohli admitted that he actually craves those exact situations to pull off magical comebacks. This event marked Kohli's official debut as an active entrepreneur and co-founder of one8. In partnership with Agilitas Sports, the brand unveiled its new line of global high-performance sportswear and signature shoes.