The cricket ball was between India and Pakistan at the T20 World Cup 2024 a much-awaited battle, the focus was on Virat Kohli. The Indian cricket team player. But the hope was short-lived, as Virat Kohli, ending his series of desired seductive shot-making, came up with a four-run addition before his departure.
Kohli’s ill-timed shot to the Das athletic capture and Pakistan’s lengthy spell of bowling enthralled audiences around the globe. However, on the same hand, Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam the young shield of cricket for their side made a brilliant decision to go for bowling first which increased the competitiveness of the match.
Indian vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli Out on 4 Runs
Indian cricket team batter Virat Kohli once again failed to perform as he was dismissed for just four during the T20 World Cup 2024 match against Pakistan on Sunday. Kohli scored just 1 against Ireland in the first Group A match and against Pakistan, he played an extremely loose shot to gift his wicket to Naseem Shah.
During the second over of the match, a delivery from Naseem was well wide off the off stump but Kohli decided to chase it and his ill-timed shot went straight into Usman Khan’s hands. Virat Kohli was visibly upset with his shot selection as he walked back to the pavilion and the cameras also caught the disappointment of his wife Anushka Sharma’s face who was present at the venue.
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Pakistan vs India: Babar Azam Won The Toss and Chose to Bowl First
Earlier, Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bowl. We will bowl first because of the weather and moisture in the pitch. The conditions suit us, we have four fast bowlers. We will try to use it to our best. The past is past, we are looking forward to today’s match, we are ready and will give our 100%. Always a big game, our confidence is high for India vs Pak. Azam Khan is resting,” Babar said at the toss.
In a much-anticipated showdown between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at the T20 World Cup 2024, all eyes were on Indian cricket star Virat Kohli. However, disappointment loomed as Kohli’s struggle for form continued.
With a mere four-run contribution before his dismissal. The match, marked by Kohli’s ill-timed shot and Pakistan’s strong bowling, captivated fans worldwide. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s skipper Babar Azam’s strategic decision to bowl first added to the intensity of the encounter. The overcast conditions and the nature of the New York pitch played a big role as well. Moreover, the stoppage of the play due to rain might have played with Virat Kohli’s focus as well. It wasn’t something you usually see from him at the start of his innings.
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