Watch: Rahul Dravid comforts a distraught Virat Kohli following yet another petty dismissal.
This year's cricket spectacular saw Virat Kohli score in the single digits for the sixth time; he currently stands at a mere 75 runs in seven innings at an average of 10.71. In the semi-final match against undefeated India, England captain Jos Buttler had earlier won the toss and chosen to field first. The outfield was soaked due to heavy early-morning rain, which caused an 80-minute delay in the toss. After just eight overs in the Indian innings, the rain came again, with Rohit Sharma (37*) and Suryakumar Yadav (13*) bringing the team to 65 for two.
Ankush Pandey
The leading batsman for India, Virat Kohli, went for a meagre 9-ball 9 in the second semi-final match against the reigning champions, England, in Guyana on Thursday, continuing his run of poor performances at the T20 World Cup.
India was reduced to 19 for 1 in the third over when Kohli was bowled out, trying in vain to smack left-arm paceman Reece Topley on the on-side.
It was the 7 score in the single digits for Kohli at the cricket spectacular this year. His current 7-inning total is just 75 runs at an average of 10.71.
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
Head coach Rahul Dravid paid a visit to a very disgruntled Kohli, who was seated in the dugout following his dismissal. In the locker room, the coach was observed giving Kohli a touch on the leg as a consolation.
In the semifinals, England captain Jos Buttler chose to field first against undefeated India after winning the toss. Due to strong early-morning rain, which left the outfield soggy, the toss was postponed by 80 minutes.
After just 8 overs in the Indian innings, the rain came again, with Rohit Sharma (37*) and Suryakumar Yadav (13*) bringing the team to 65 for two. In addition to Kohli, India also lost Rishabh Pant for four before play was halted by rain.
Playing 11
India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shivam Dube, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav
England: Jos Buttler (captain), Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Harry Brook, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley and Jofra Archer.
