New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- Virat Kohli is currently experiencing what AB de Villiers describes as his "third peak", a staggering run of form that places him in an unprecedented state of mind ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Reflecting on Kohli's evolution, de Villiers sees a batter who has unlocked a new level of freedom, hitting sixes with a frequency not seen before and batting with an instinct that makes him nearly unstoppable.

"It's an incredible run of form," said de Villiers. "We've seen this kind of form in 2012 to 2014 and then again (from) 2016 to 2019. And now this is like a third peak for him really taking his game to the next level."

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