T20 World Cup 2024: Kohli Recreates MCG Mastery with 6 off Naveen-ul-Haq as India Triumphs over Afghanistan
Kohli, overcoming a series of low scores, demonstrated his class and confidence by recreating his iconic six from the 2022 T20 World Cup, this time against Naveen-ul-Haq, with a powerful shot over the bowler's head in the 5th over.
Virat Kohli found his form in India's first Super 8 stage game against Afghanistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, held at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Kohli, who had been struggling with a series of low scores, showcased his class and confidence, notably recreating his iconic six off Haris Rauf from the 2022 T20 World Cup. This time, he executed the shot against Naveen-ul-Haq, thumping a short ball over the bowler's head in the 5th over, reminiscent of his previous heroics.
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India, having won the toss and elected to bat first, posted a formidable total of 181/8 in their 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav was the top scorer with an impressive 53 off 28 balls, his second half-century of the tournament. Hardik Pandya provided a solid contribution with 32 off 24 deliveries, while Kohli added a crucial 24 runs and Rishabh Pant chipped in with 20.
Afghanistan's bowlers, led by Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi, who took three wickets each, managed to put up a fight. Naveen-ul-Haq also picked up one wicket, contributing to a disciplined bowling effort.
In response, Afghanistan struggled to meet the challenging target of 182 runs. They were bowled out for 134, with Azmatullah Omarzai top-scoring with 26 runs. No other Afghan batsman managed to cross the 20-run mark, as India's bowlers dominated the innings.
Watch kohli's iconic six off Haris Rauf in 2022 here:
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Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah were the pick of the bowlers for India, each claiming three wickets. Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets, while Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja each secured one wicket, ensuring a comprehensive victory for their team.
India's 47-run win against Afghanistan not only highlighted their strong all-round performance but also maintained their unbeaten record against Afghanistan in T20 World Cup history. This victory in the first Super 8 match sets a positive tone for India's campaign as they aim for the title.
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The match, held on June 20, showcased India's depth in both batting and bowling, reinforcing their status as strong contenders in this year's T20 World Cup.
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