New Delhi: Virat Kohli’s World Cup ordeal continues as the right-hand was dismissed for 9 runs off 9 balls. This run-a-ball innings of Kohli just a single six and is the 5th single-digit score at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.
Kohli’s form in this year’s World Cup has been the biggest area of concern for the men in blue. With close to 800 runs in the recent IPL season, everyone had anticipated a similar strokeplay in the national jersey.
However, things have looked far from okay for the 35-year-old. In the 6 innings that Kohli has batted so far, his highest score has been 37 runs. As the chaotic form of Kohli persists, fans have flooded the social media to criticise as well as back their talismanic batsman.
Don't be sad, King Virat Kohli. We will win! We want a roaring Kohli. We can't see you like this. 😭😭#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/a1zoso3wpr
— Yanika_Lit (@LogicLitLatte) June 27, 2024
Salute to Virat Kohli, to be honest. Even though he failed, but he never prioritized his personal runs over team.
Not once has he tried to statpad runs to regain his form. pic.twitter.com/loIWpS8qUH
— Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessRohit) June 27, 2024
Rahul Dravid having a chat with Virat Kohli. pic.twitter.com/RJJ5u0J6ra
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 27, 2024
What has happened so far?
On a slow track, Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to bowl first. Rohit Sharma started the proceedings getting some edge initially before hitting the groove. To up the ante, Virat Kohli also looked to hoick the balls towards the boundary. But given the scratchy form of Kohli, the 35-year-old looked to deposit a well-directed ball from Reece Topley.
But, Virat was beaten by the swing and had his leg stump knocked off. Rishab Pant walked into the middle following the departure of Kohli. The left-hander looked patchy today in comparison to his instincts where he looks to play his innovative shots and middle the ball. Pant soon fell victim to a half-tracker from Sam Curran which the left-hander tried to flick over the mid-wicket. In the end, unable to judge the bounce, Pant fires the ball into the hands of Bairstow.
Virat Kohli wagon wheel of T20 WC pic.twitter.com/DYssUEuXDl
— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_) June 27, 2024
Suryakumar Yadav came in the middle following the fall of Pant’s wicket. The Mumbai Indians player has looked to play some shots especially the ‘souffle’ shot of his. Surya along with Rohit are looking to steer the ship and stitch a healthy partnership. India is currently steadfast at 91/2 at the end of the 12th over.
