WATCH: Virat Kohli’s Incredible Fielding Brilliance Lights Up Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Virat Kohli showcased extraordinary athleticism, preventing a certain six on the boundary line during Afghanistan’s chase, and later, he electrified the Bengaluru crowd with a sensational running catch.
Despite Kohli’s exceptional fielding, Afghanistan, needing 213 runs, made a solid start with Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz both scoring fifties. However, quick wickets threatened their chase until Mohammed Nabi’s brilliant innings kept them in contention.
Washington Sundar claimed his third wicket by dismissing Nabi, bringing Karim Janat to the field. Janat attempted a lofted shot hoping for a six, but Kohli’s airborne leap saved crucial runs, astounding the crowd.
Kohli continued his stellar performance, securing a remarkable catch as Najibullah Zadran lofted a ball from Avesh Khan.
Despite his fielding heroics, Kohli faced a batting setback, dismissed for a golden duck. India experienced a shaky start, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal early, and Kohli’s departure added to the team’s challenges.
However, Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh stabilized the innings, with Rohit smashing his 5th T20I century. India posted 212 runs in 20 overs, matching Afghanistan’s total and forcing the game into a super over.
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