'Not our Virat Kohli': Twitter reacts strongly as Kohli struggles in T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final vs England
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.
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.
¡ª Johnson (@Johnson427427) June 27, 2024
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:
Virat Kohli out early in knockout too. This is not our Kohli. pic.twitter.com/3KTTV0aoKr
¡ª Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) June 27, 2024
This is not the Virat Kohli I know. pic.twitter.com/62MZLaFzql
¡ª Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) June 27, 2024
Another Knockout game and another flop show by Virat Kohli .
¡ª MAHIYANK? (@Mahiyank_78) June 27, 2024
Big players should Come forward in Important match but he always get dismissed.
He doesn't deserve tag of King . pic.twitter.com/FLX689KYKB
The most overrated Player Chokli
¡ª ??.????? (@Shivayaaah) June 27, 2024
Rt this if you want Virat Kohli to take retirement from T20 world Cup pic.twitter.com/mZArnXw6WS
Virat Kohli saab ne ye orgasmic shot ko enjoy karne ka bhi time nahi diya. pic.twitter.com/sEdbzF9yj5
¡ª R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) June 27, 2024
This is the peak Virat Kohli can do for TukTuk Academy.
¡ª TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) June 27, 2024
Thank you so much King Kohli. pic.twitter.com/77ceZojfLW
Virat Kohli wagon wheel of T20 WC pic.twitter.com/DYssUEuXDl
¡ª Gagan?? (@1no_aalsi_) June 27, 2024
Retirement confirmed from T20i after this WC
¡ª Virat Kohli FC18 ?? (@VKisGODofCric8) June 27, 2024
Man ruined all his beautiful T20wc and t20i numbers ?
He has clearly thrown the wicket. After hitting a six, he used to take a single.
¡ª ??????? (@Rokum45) June 27, 2024
Since when did Virat Kohli become so irresponsible?
Fuck off Virat Kohli. Batted like a tailender and got out to an unnecessary delivery. Definitely not a wicket taking delivery.
¡ª Srikrishna ?? (@1998Srikrishna) June 27, 2024
Virat Kohli's wicket is a blessing for India. Now, Team India can play without any pressure from the other end and set a total of 190+. #T20WorldCup #INDvsENG
¡ª Prateekaaryan? (@Aaryan_Prateek) June 27, 2024
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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