Virat Kohli didn’t have an outing to remember against Ireland, but as they say, big players save their best for the last and it doesn’t get bigger than India vs Pakistan at a World Cup.
Kohli, who came out to open with skipper Rohit Sharma in India’s first match of the T20 World Cup, lasted just five balls and scored only one run against the Irish team.Millions will hope that the batting legend makes amends in style on Sunday, when the two archrivals meet at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
Kohli, who came out to open with skipper Rohit Sharma in India’s first match of the T20 World Cup, lasted just five balls and scored only one run against the Irish team.Millions will hope that the batting legend makes amends in style on Sunday, when the two archrivals meet at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
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Showcasing Kohli’s preparation ahead of the big match, Star Sports shared a video of the former India captain practising fielding drills and middling the ball like a dream in the nets.
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The two former champions have gotten off to contrasting starts. While India hammered Ireland for an eight-wicket victory, Pakistan were shocked by co-hosts USA in a ‘Super Over’ defeat.
The surprise win pushed USA to the top of Group A with two wins in as many matches. If India win, they will take over the top spot from USA and push Pakistan to the brink of a likely elimination.
Top two teams from each of the four groups will qualify for the ‘Super 8s’ phase of the tournament.