New Delhi, October 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team on its win over Pakistan in the T-20 World Cup and lauded Virat Kohli for his "spectacular" innings. IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2022 Stat Highlights: Virat Kohli Stands Tall as India Start Campaign With Sensational Win.

"The India team bags a well fought victory! Congratulations for an outstanding performance today. A special mention to @imVkohli for a spectacular innings in which he demonstrated remarkable tenacity. Best wishes for the games ahead," the prime minister tweeted. Rohit Sharma Lifts Up Virat Kohli To Celebrate As India Beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2022 Encounter (Watch Video).

Kohli's magical 82-run knock engineered India's four-wicket win over arch-rival Pakistan in their blockbuster T20 World Cup face-off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, packed with 90,000 boisterous fans, on Sunday.

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