'Not our Virat Kohli': Twitter reacts strongly as Kohli struggles in T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final vs England

India's star batter Virat Kohli faced another setback in the T20 World Cup 2024, failing to deliver in the semi-final clash against England at Providence Stadium, Guyana. Expected to shine in the high-stakes match, Kohli couldn't find his rhythm and was dismissed early.

India, having been put in to bat first, looked to Kohli for a solid start. However, the seasoned opener appeared uncomfortable from the outset, struggling to score quickly. Despite his efforts to adopt an aggressive approach, he frequently missed deliveries. A solitary six briefly hinted at a potential comeback, but his innings was cut short soon after.

Reece Topley claimed Kohli’s wicket in the third over with a delivery that nipped back into the right-hander. Kohli, attempting to maneuver the ball over mid-wicket, was deceived by the movement and ended up clipping the top of his leg stump. His brief stint at the crease ended with just 9 runs off 9 balls, leaving India at 19/1.

This performance marked Kohli's first failure in a T20 World Cup semi-final. His previous semi-final scores were impressive: 72*(44) against South Africa in 2014, 89*(47) against West Indies in 2016, and 50(40) against England in 2022. The ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 has been particularly challenging for Kohli, who hasn't managed a single half-century. This is surprising given his stellar form in IPL 2024, where he amassed 741 runs.

Following Kohli's dismissal, Twitter was abuzz with reactions from fans. Disappointment was a common theme as many expressed their frustration over Kohli’s performance in this crucial match.?

Here are some of the reactions:

Kohli's struggle in this new aggressive role at the top of the order has been evident throughout the tournament. His lean patch has raised questions, especially as this might be his last T20 World Cup campaign. The decision to promote Kohli over young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal has not paid off for the Indian team.

Despite Kohli’s early exit, skipper Rohit Sharma’s blazing 57 and Suryakumar Yadav’s solid 47 helped India post a competitive 171/7 in a rain-interrupted match. Sharma’s innings provided a fighting total, though the absence of a significant contribution from Kohli was keenly felt.

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