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Team India registered another impressive victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating co-hosts USA at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. With this win, India continued their unbeaten streak in the 20-team tournament, having previously triumphed over Ireland and Pakistan. This latest victory also secured India’s place in the Super 8 stage of the competition. India has one remaining league game against Canada on June 15.
Virat Kohli’s struggles continue amid team’s success
Despite the team’s overall success, Virat Kohli’s poor form has been a cause for concern among fans and analysts. Kohli, who opened the innings alongside captain Rohit Sharma in all three matches, has managed to score only 5 runs in the tournament🌱 so far. He scored 1 run against I༺reland, 4 runs against Pakistan, and was dismissed for a duck against the USA.
Stellar IPL form fails to translate
Kohli’s struggles in the World Cup are particularly surprising given his outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Opening for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kohli amassed 741 runs in 15 games at an average of 61.75. Howe𒆙ver, he has been unable to replicate this form on the international stage.
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Mixed reactions from fans on social media
Fans have taken to♋ social media to express their disapღpointment and concern over Kohli’s performance. While some have criticized the Indian star for his lack of contributions with the bat, others have suggested that he return to his usual number three batting position.
Here is how fans reacted:
Fans: You should notꦍ play outside off deliveries initially
Virat Kohli:
— Sagar (@sagarcasm)
What happened to him???? 😭💔
— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli)
Kohli bro this World Cup😭
— rishu ☕️📚✨🌃 (@forever_rishu)
Bring Back Yashasvi Jaiswal OR🍎 Sanju Samson and make them bat wi🦄th Rohit Sharma as an Opener
As Virat Kohli is brilliant at No.3, India is wasting Vir🍌🌊at as an opener
What's your take on this 🤔
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07)
Dear Virat Kohli, please play at number 3 only.
— Zaira Nizaam 🇮🇳 (@Zaira_Nizaam)
Kohli batting in this World Cup
— Aditi. (@Sassy_Soul_)
Virat Kohli in T20 Worldcup
Single Digit Dismissals
At No.3 Position – 1 time in 24 Innings
At Other batting position – 4 times in 4 Inngs*— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar)
Virat Kohli in T20 World Cups
— IPL (@WatchIPLvideos)
kohli i'm begging man get back to number 3 😭🙏
— dhanush zweig 🍉 (@brickbyboringin)
When your employe💖e takes wickets of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma :
— Abhay 🍕 (@KaunHaiAbhay)
Kohliꦯ saab, New York mai I♔SKCON temple visit needed.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
