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In the ongoing semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday (June 27), Virat Kohli struggled to make an impact as he was bowled out by Reece Topley. England captain Jos Buttler chose to bowl first after a delay due to a wet outfield, sparking anticipation as Kohli walked in to open the innings. The former India skipper has faced challenges with the bat throughout this tournament.
During the group stage, Kohli managed only 5 runs across three matches, scoring 1, 4, and 0. In the first two Super 8 matches, he showed promise but failed to convert, scoring 24 against Afghanistan and 37 against Bangladesh. In the third Super 8 game, he suffered his second duck of the tournament.
Known for his ability to perform under pressure, many expected Kohli to shine in the semifinal against England. However, his innings ended disappointingly when Reece Topley dismissed him for just 9 runs. In the third over, Kohli hit a six off Topley, but moments later, Topley bowled a delivery that nipped back sharply. Kohli, attempting to maneuver the ball towards mid-wicket, missed completely, and the ball crashed into his stumps, giving England an early breakthrough in the match.
Watch Reece Topley clean-bowling Virat Kohli:
As of the latest update, India stood at 42 for 2 after six overs in the match. In the sixth over, Sam Curran claimed the wicket of Rishabh Pant for 4 runs, strengthening England’s position significantly.
