Virat Kohli, under immense scrutiny for his lackluster form in the ongoing T20 World Cup, provided a glimpse of his brilliance against Bangladesh in Antigua. He looked in supreme touch but was cut short once again, leaving Indian fans yearning for a substantial knock. His wristwork was on show but the scoreboard
Kohli falls inches behind yet again!
Kohli, statistically the most successful batter in T20 World Cup history, has been far from his dominant self this edition. Yet, against Bangladesh, he started with a flourish, caressing the ball for some delightful boundaries. He particularly targeted left-armers Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman, launching them over the mid-wicket for towering sixes.
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The brief exhibition of vintage Kohli had fans hopeful of a match-defining knock. Unfortunately, that hope was dashed when Bangladesh’s best bowler of the tournament, Tanzim Hasan Sakib deceived him with a an off-cutter Kohli, attempting a big ground shot, was bowled for 37 off just 28 balls.
While Kohli’s batting aesthetics were undeniable, his dismissal yet again highlighted his inconsistency. This has been a cause for concern for the Indian team. The question remains, however, can he translate these flashes of brilliance into a match-winning performance before semi-finals and final?
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