Kohli - who had earlier anchored India's innings with an unbeaten 90 - gave Smith a fiery parting shot, which included indicating he wasn't impressed with Smith's chatter. Many viewers believed Kohli was referring to Smith's ongoing conversation with the Nine commentary team, which he had mic'd up in his ear. Others suggested it was in response to sledging he copped during his knock.

Steve Smith. Credit:Daniel Kalisz

Either way, Kohli had the last laugh as the tourists claimed a 37-run win.

"Just trying to keep things simple," Kohli said of his growing reputation and fine form in Adelaide, especially, where he has made three centuries in four Test innings, a one day ton and now 90 not out from 55 balls in a T20 international.

"I could take this stadium with me wherever I bat ... this stadium is right up there with anywhere in the world," Kohli said.