India’s T20 World Cup semi-final towards England turned out to be an one other flop present for star batter Virat Kohli as he as soon as once more did not ship a robust efficiency. Requested to bat first, India began off on a very good observe with skipper Rohit Sharma and Kohli exhibiting some intent. Nevertheless, England pacer Reece Topley rapidly struck and dismissed Kohli for 9 within the third over of the innings. This was Kohli’s fifth single-digit rating on the ongoing T20 World Cup. With this low rating, the right-handed batter additionally recorded a brand new profession low.

This was the primary time that Kohli obtained out with out hitting a half-century in a T20 World Cup knockout match.

Earlier in 2014, Kohli scored 72* off 44 balls towards South Africa within the semi-finals. It was adopted by 77* off 58 balls towards Sri Lanka within the ultimate.

Later in 2016 and 2022, the star India batter smashed 89* and 50 towards West Indies and England, respectively.

Speaking concerning the match, rain stopped play within the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup with India reaching 65 for 2 in eight overs towards England.

Skipper Rohit and Suryakumar Yadav had been batting on 37 and 13 respectively when the heavens opened up once more.

Despatched into bat after the beginning of the match was delayed by multiple hour, India misplaced Kohli early and Rishabh Pant too really feel cheaply, however Rohit remained optimistic and obtained the boundaries every so often to maintain England on their toes.

Kohli hit a six off left-arm pacer Reece Topley and was bowled off the very subsequent supply making an attempt to present him the cost. Pant was caught contained in the circle off Sam Curran.

Suryakumar too obtained into the act straightaway with a 4 and a six.

(With PTI Inputs)