T20 World Cup 2024 [WATCH]: Virat Kohli’s humorous effort to fetch the ball from under the hoardings in IND vs BAN game

In a memorable and humorous moment during the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 fixture against Bangladesh in Antigua, Indian batting legend Virat Kohli went to great lengths to retrieve the ball from over the fence. The incident, which quickly went viral on social media, showcased Kohli’s playful side and provided comic relief in an otherwise intense match.

The incident: Virat Kohli’s gully-cricket skills on display

The comical episode unfolded when Bangladesh required 74 runs from three overs to win the match. Bangladeshi batter Rishad Hossain had smashed a six off a delivery bowled by Arshdeep Singh, sending the ball over the deep mid-wicket boundary and underneath the advertisement hoardings. Demonstrating his resourcefulness and a touch of gully-cricket ingenuity, Kohli went down on his knees and crawled under the hoardings to retrieve the ball. The Hindi commentators couldn’t contain their laughter, and the video of Kohli’s efforts quickly went viral, adding a light-hearted moment to the high-stakes match.

Kohli’s return to form

Beyond the humorous interlude, this match marked a significant moment for Kohli as he regained his form after a challenging start to the tournament. The former Indian captain had struggled with three consecutive single-figure scores, raising concerns about his performance. However, Kohli showed signs of returning to his best with a composed knock of 37 runs off 28 balls. His innings included some impressive strokes, signaling his resurgence in form before being dismissed by Tanzim Hasan Sakib. This performance was a reassuring sight for Indian fans, eager to see their star player back in action.

Here’s the video:

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India’s dominant performance

Earlier, India set a formidable total of 196/4 in their 20 overs, the highest T20I score at the venue. The top-order batters, including Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant, played crucial roles with brisk knocks. The highlight was a significant partnership of 53 runs off 34 deliveries between Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube.

Pandya remained unbeaten on 50 off 27 balls, finishing the innings strongly for India. Sakib was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, delivering figures of 2/32. Despite his efforts, Bangladesh struggled to contain the Indian batters, who dominated the innings and set a challenging target. The Men in Blue ultimately secured a convincing 50-run victory. India’s bowling attack, led by Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep, displayed a disciplined performance, effectively restricting Bangladesh’s batting lineup.

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